A cover letter is a formal document submitted alongside a job application or CV. Here's a guide on how to write a cover ...

Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

It's also not realistic to carefully craft a new cover letter for every job, when you're up against thousands of applicants and you're applying for many roles. So here's a third option: Use artificial ...

No one enjoys being dismissed from their work, fired. Yet how you handle yourself in those first hours and days can say a lot ...

Somebody hiring you for a job will skim your resume, or may use an applicant tracking system to review it, but they will read your cover letter if considering you for a position. Resumes are a ...

First impressions count in the job search, and that's why a dynamite cover letter can mean the difference between success and failure. But what makes a dazzling cover letter? Several career ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

This is your opportunity to impress an employer and put your best foot forward. Not all positions will request a cover letter, but we suggest you always include one with your application materials, ...

The whole process has become an odds game: Job seekers submit their cover letters to hundreds of companies, struggling to stand out among the tsunami of applicants. Things have gotten so grim that ...

Cover letters are similar in purpose to resumes: they are designed to inspire interviews and job offers (by way of resume review and interviewing): As a senior marketing major from Miami University, ...

Your application materials should be strategic and persuasive, not just a list of your experiences and skills. Use the following resources to develop focused, personalized and appropriate job ...

Be aware of job and internship application deadlines, and begin the resume approval process well before an application is due. Cover letters show your interest in a position and showcase your writing ...