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If I'm applying to something low level like retail, putting unfinished college experience would look bad, right?
 

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Need more advice brehs...if a company is asking for salary requirements in a cover letter do you actually put a range? Should I just leave it out and discuss for if & when I get an interview. I looked up glass door and see what they pay. I also read from a few sites that you should try to leave a dollar amount.
 

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Keep it one page (both resume and cover letter):
List only skills relevant to the SPECIFIC position
Avoid using "I" too much in your cover letter and be sure to user a bulletin item to highlight accomplishments (if applicable)

TheLadders.com-->good free advice and articles
 
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Political uncertainty.

First 6 months of the year I've had about 10 interviews for good quality jobs. After July I've only had about 2-3. So I'll only be on track to have 5 by end of year for the 2nd half of 2016. The election put a damper on Fall hiring this year.
 

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Keep it one page (both resume and cover letter):
List only skills relevant to the SPECIFIC position
Avoid using "I" too much in your cover letter and be sure to user a bulletin item to highlight accomplishments (if applicable)

TheLadders.com-->good free advice and articles
I'll check out the site. My resume and cover letter fit those points, I've just had no luck. I know if I get a call and get a interview I can knock it out of the park so it sucks to just hear nothing
 

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Political uncertainty.

First 6 months of the year I've had about 10 interviews for good quality jobs. After July I've only had about 2-3. So I'll only be on track to have 5 by end of year for the 2nd half of 2016. The election put a damper on Fall hiring this year.
I'm a recent grad too so I feel like that's make me seem like a bigger risk to employers as well
 

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I'll check out the site. My resume and cover letter fit those points, I've just had no luck. I know if I get a call and get a interview I can knock it out of the park so it sucks to just hear nothing
Are you in NYC? If so, send me your email Sans (without) contact information.

I just need the experience and education
 

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Are you in NYC? If so, send me your email Sans (without) contact information.

I just need the experience and education
Will do. Let me just get on my computer and edit a resume really quickly to blank out address/etc
 
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