Plus, stop using these awful sentences in your cover letter
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We’ve really hit a long, hard stretch of the COVID era, haven’t we? Many of the things that normally sustain us — quality time with family and friends, getting outdoors, etc. — aren’t so available right now. One surprising little source of delight for me has been the unexpectedly heartwarming show “Ted Lasso,” a comedy built on an absurd premise that should totally fail but instead serves up much-needed kindness and empathy. What are you loving right now in your daily life? Let me know at janie.campbell@huffpost.com.
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Wearing a high-quality mask is more important than ever as more contagious variants of the coronavirus are spreading around the world. If you’re hunting for an everyday face mask that’s an upgrade from cloth, consider the KF94 — the South Korean equivalent of the N95 in the U.S. and the KN95 from China. Here’s what you should know before buying, from filtration efficiency to what those letters stand for to how to spot a fake. |
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President Biden has said he’d like to pass legislation that would forgive some portion of student loan debt, and he’s facing pressure to follow through. “With their student loan payments cancelled or reduced... borrowers could have more spending money from month to month, allowing them to more actively participate in the economy,” said Rebecca Safier, a personal finance expert and student loan counselor. But despite the economic benefits of student loan forgiveness, there are potential drawbacks, too. Here’s a look at what could happen if student loan debt is wiped away: |
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Do you want your cover letter to actually be read? Check your intro. “I’ve had recruiters... come to me and said they’ve made their interview decisions based on the candidate’s cover letter. And that’s how they decide who to interview,” said Jessica Hernandez, a career development coach. But too many job seekers resort to formulaic introductions that are boring enough to get an application tossed aside. Check out these four horribly boring sentences you should stop including in your cover letters. |
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