I am married and live just outside Philadelphia. I work as a freelance provider of Writing and Editing Services for Business and Industry. In my spare time, I dabble in writing fictional short stories for pre teens. I am looking forward to getting involved with Helium as both a rater and writer.

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Baseball and the written word

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Baseball Trivia

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Never forget where you came from

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Ballplayer, Astronaut

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My experiences in the USAF.

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I like the solitude.

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Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to write a good cover letter

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The old adage that you can't judge a book by its cover may be sound advice; however, this bit of folk wisdom rarely holds true for job resumes.

As any expert will tell you, a well-crafted Cover Letter is often the difference between getting an interview and getting overlooked. Simply put, a good resume and a good Cover Letter may result in an interview, but a good resume matched with a mediocre Cover Letter stands a good chance of getting lost in the shuffle.

A Cover Letter is supposed to complement a resume, but its effectiveness depends on how well it is tailored to a specific add...

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