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Crafting an effective application letter is a crucial step in landing your dream job, especially if you’re aiming for six-figure positions. Unlike a resume, which focuses on your qualifications, an ...

Crafting a compelling application letter is crucial for securing professional positions. A well-written application letter can help you land your dream job, secure interviews, and receive job offers ...

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If the college you applied to Early Decision deferred your application, but you still want to be considered in Regular Decision, you should probably write a letter of continued interest right away.