Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

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"Cover letters are dead." This thought cuts across the grain of common recruiter-speak. It suggests that for most purposes in recruiting, the cover letter doesn't matter. Let me stand in the gap and ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. A compelling cover letter can make all the difference in ...

Over the last five years, I’ve read something like 500 applications for entry-level media jobs. Over time, I’ve spotted many talented people, including a number of recent college graduates who are now ...

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