Author Archives: Don Whiteside

Should you send a thank you after a job interview? Some say yes, it’s expected and the polite and professional thing to do. Others say no, it’s an outdated, old-school custom that will make you look like a dinosaur. In today’s Career Lantern podcast, I’ll explore this debate using a logical and pragmatic approach. CareerLantern.com

Many job seekers are intimidated when it comes to creating a cover letter for a job application. Sure, they have the skills and experience necessary for the job, but perhaps they feel writing is not their greatest talent. Or maybe they simply have had little or no experience composing a document they feel is nothing more than just a necessary evil of a job search. Then, once they begin writing, many questions start to arise, such as:

• What is the real purpose of a cover letter?
• How should such a letter be structured?
• To whom should it be addressed?
• What greetings and closings are acceptable for cover letters?
• What should I be trying to say?
• How do I make my text flow in a logical and convincing manner?
• How do I make the letter look and sound totally professional?

Our in-depth article Anatomy of a Cover Letter will help answer these questions and guide you through preparing a professional cover letter.

Agree? Disagree? Feel free to leave a comment and share your experience or thoughts!