Jo Said:

Cover letter help! I babble too much!?

We Answered:

A career change can always be difficult to start with. But since you have experience in the same field and seem to have a real passion for it, it will be easier. Babbling in a cover letter will put off the interviewer, so try and be as concise as possible while at the same time do not leave out important points that may help you get the job.

Be honest and let them know why you are passionate about the position you are seeking. If you feel your style of writing is not concise enough, use bullet points, this will ensure their briefness. Your cover letter need not be too long, just ensure that it is different and interesting enough so the employer will want to take a look at your resume. In most cases, due to poor cover letters the resume itself is rarely viewed.

Since you are interested in a field like counseling students, your teaching background is a huge factor that can vouch for the reason you want this career change. Do not feel shy to put forward your achievements and strengths in this field.

For further tips you can refer to the link below on Career Transition: http://www.crossetcoaching.com/

Hope this helps. Best of luck!!

Evelyn Said:

Who should I send my resume to?

We Answered:

Send it to both. Let the hiring manager know that you've also sent it to the career email. Change the cover letter to make it appropriate for both. Call the hiring manager after sending it to follow up. Perseverance pays off, sometimes it will get you hired, sometimes not, but at least they won't be ignoring you.

Michael Said:

PLEASE! Can you correct the grammar of my cover letter? NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH, YOU ARE MY ONLY HOPE!?

We Answered:

Besides the grammatical errors, I think it is too long and wordy. You don't seem to be playing on your positives. What you have written is more like an essay instead of a general introduction. I would **work** on content and then repost.

Morris Said:

gimmicks in job applications?

We Answered:

You have to play up your degree and your experience in the NHS. The place to start looking is a firm that could benefit by your experience there and in the health care industry. That's what you need to leverage off of.

Brett Said:

Is cover letter necessary for professionals in job hunting?

We Answered:

if your already looking at cutting corners on a personal level on how you represent yourself.I don't think I need you representing me and my company all short cut-ted up