Category Archives: Career

7 ways to make your cover letter stand out

July 11, 2020 9:29 PM ,

how to write a good cover letter, 7 ways to make your cover letter stand out //ew & pt

I’ve been reading a lot of cover letters lately.

Now, I’ve never liked writing cover letters and I can promise you I’ve written some pretty rough ones for internships in the past. Yes, I’ve forgotten to change the company name to the correct one. I’ve missed typos only to realize after I hit “submit.” I’ve put in a bunch of puns and sometimes a few jokes.

But now that I’m on the receiving end and I’ve helped a few friends give their cover letters a facelift, I’ve noticed there are a few surefire ways to make your cover letter stand out in a good way.

Here’s how to get your cover letter read and leave a lasting impression.

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10 mistakes you’re making in your cover letters

May 10, 2020 9:31 PM ,

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I have read probably 100 cover letters — and I’ve probably written that many, too. They aren’t the most fun to write and, I promise you, they aren’t the most fun to read either.

But something I’ve learned from reading so many is that it really isn’t tough to set your cover letter apart from the rest. A lot of people follow a pretty bland formula (or go totally off the rails or make silly mistakes), and by creating something that’s polished but still has personality, you’re bound to get your job or internship application placed on the top of the stack.

Here are mistakes you’re making in your cover letters, plus how to fix them.

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Early Career Guide to… Asking for a Raise

December 8, 2019 7:00 PM ,

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It’s been a while! I just turned 23 and I don’t have much to say about it, but, there’s that!

Full disclosure, I’ve been really busy with my full-time job and I just don’t feel like I’ve had much to say lately. I feel like I’m just waiting for my next step to blog about, like moving out or getting married or having kids blah blah whatever comes after college.

But as I’ve said before, I’m very much in that in-between state … but I realized recently that my huge focus right now is crushing my career goals. And I guess that means I sort of am in a state, one that involves loving my first full-time job post-grad, building the stepping stones for my future,  and really learning what it’s like to advocate for myself and showcase my achievements so I can keep moving up.

So, inspired by that I decided to kick off an “early career” series for my fellow ambitious folks who are just starting out post-grad, too. First up? Let’s talk about getting more money!

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10 ways to stop a bad commute from getting worse

September 9, 2019 12:02 AM ,

How to make a commute better - and stop a bad one from getting worse / ew & pt

My usual commute to and from work usually involves about an hour and a half of walking, riding a train, riding a ferry, and taking the subway (or more walking). And even though that sounds like such a nightmare for some … I don’t mind it? I know, I know.

Most days I view my commute as a time to get some reading done and to sort of relax (as much as one can when surrounded by people) … but some days are nightmarish, like when kids on bikes block train doors, when people blast their music sans headphones, or even when forms of transit get incredibly delayed or stuck.

And after months and months of going to and from work, I’ve compiled a list of some ways you can help stop a bad commute from getting worse or even just make a commute better from day to day.

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