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Mariam from Forward here 👋
In today’s edition:
3 remote jobs in operations, marketing, and customer success
cover letters, to stay or to go?
university recruiter shares where to put your education on your resume
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3 remote early-career jobs in operations & marketing with salary
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Ask Mariam Anything (AMA) #10
Each week, I’ll answer your most burning career questions. Have a question? Ask me here.
“Is it still worth writing cover letters?”
This is a very fair, common question. Cover letters can take a lot of time (although, I would highly recommend checking out our cover letter toolkit on how to reduce amount of time spent writing individual ones).
I personally still they are worth it when:
The job is seemingly VERY competitive - it’s a simple, powerful way to demonstrate additional interest
The job is one that you are especially excited about - your cover letter can give you more space to talk about why you are particularly invested in the role/company/industry
If your previous experience is less directly relevant on paper, but you want more room to explain how it could make you good at the job!
Overheard from a recruiter
I’m having conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and other talent decision-makers weekly, and want to share tidbits of what I’m learning with y’all here too!
“I automatically reject a lot of candidates, but it’s because the graduation dates don’t align.”
Friends, this one is actually very important! Pay close attention to a job description, particularly eligibility requirements and start-date. If you are graduating in May 2027 but the role is for a summer associate who has graduated in May 2026… you are going to be rejected.
You could have the most impressive resume in the world, write the most passionate cover letter, and have networked with the CEO themselves. You are still going to be rejected!!
Also if you’re applying for recent grad jobs, put your education at the top of your resume! After 1-2 years of work, it is recommended to move your education section to the bottom of your resume.
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Take a break!
Job searching is hard work. You deserve a break. Here’s how I took time to rest and recharge this week!
I’ve been loving reading fiction, specifically the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. It’s a way for me escape without doomscrolling while giving me space to think about what I would sacrifice for “freedom”.
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