The Loop
Career Tips and Opportunities Edition
Your Future Is Waiting!
Are cover letters really "optional"?
They are not. In fact, the Career Center encourages you to write a Cover Letter when applying to a position, even if states its "optional".It will make you stand out as a candidate and will allow the employer to learn more about why you think you are the best fit for the position.
The purpose of a cover letter is to tell the employer why they are receiving your resume and for which job you are applying. Study the job description so that you can specifically communicate what you are applying for and how your skills and experience best match the position. You can practice writing a cover letter but you will have to write a new one each time you apply for a job. If you do not change your cover letter with each job application, you will be less likely to convince a potential employer that you really want the job.
If this sounds dreadful, not to worry. We are here to help you! Download the document below to have more in-depth tips and an example of a Cover Letter.
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Sample of Employment Positions
Here is a sample of the jobs recently added to Hanshake. Click the gray button above to search for more jobs opportunities.
- Physician Recruiting Representative at LocumTenens.com in Alpharetta, Georgia
- Clinical Technician – Autotransfusion at SpecialtyCare in Elgin, Illinois
- Assistant Property Manager at Skyline Seven Real Estate in Atlanta, Georgia
- IT Cybersecurity Specialist at U.S. Department of Energy in multiple locations
- Assistant Project Manager at Hathaway Construction Services, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia and North Charleston, South Carolina
Sample of Posted Part-Time and Internship Positions
- Circulation Assistant (PT) - Athens-Clarke County Library at Athens Regional Library System in Athens, Georgia
- Internship - Non-Partisan Political Research at Vote Smart in Des Moines, Iowa
- Portfolio Risk Intern at US Auto Sales in Duluth, Georgia
- Internship - Technical Operations at Edelman Financial Engines in Sunnyvale, California
- Sales Internship at Aflac-Atlanta in in Roswell, Georgia