Get noticed when applying for a job – 4 tips to create a compelling cover letter

Get noticed when applying for a job – 4 tips to create a compelling cover letter

Recently I reviewed some job applications on behalf of a client. I was really surprised by the cover letters! Some people didn't provide a letter and of the letters that did come in, none of them inspired me to want to read the accompanying CVs.

If you're thinking about applying for a new job, check out this advice about cover letters from career coach Jo Ostler.

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The difference between comparing yourself to others and modelling (and why it's important to know)

The difference between comparing yourself to others and modelling (and why it's important to know)

It's one thing to notice what others are doing but it often goes beyond just observing to a place where we start to judge ourselves. We tell ourselves stories about how much better the other person is, that they're perfect and have the perfect life, and on it goes. But it is possible to skip the judgement and model what others are doing to achieve our dreams and goals.

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If you could see the consequences of your decisions on your energy, what would you do differently?

If you could see the consequences of your decisions on your energy, what would you do differently?

Every day we’re faced with a seemingly never-ending stream of decisions. From what you’re going to eat for breakfast and wear to school or work, right through to bigger decisions about life, relationships, health, finances, work and so on. All of your decisions have consequences. Some will serve you and some won’t. Some will have a greater impact, either positive or negative, than you or I might realise. There's the obvious tangible, graspable outcome and then the unseen, but oh-so important, impact on your energy.

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