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What is a cover letter?
Updated: 5/1/2023
A cover letter is your first impression to a potential employer and should be compelling, succinct and professional. It’s an opportunity to quickly tell the employer which role you’re applying for and why you’re interested in it. Therefore, it’s best if they are individually tailored for each job. Need help writing your cover letter? Try our free cover letter template . And if you’re still not sure how to begin, here are three articles to get you started:
- How to write a great cover letter
- 8 things to cut from your cover letter
- How to tailor your cover letter to the job
Can I save my cover letter? Unlike a resume, you can’t save your cover letter to your account. However, you can attach or write one while you’re applying for a job. After you have filled in your contact details, you can choose either to write a cover letter in the free text section by selecting Write cover letter, or attach a file by selecting Upload a cover letter and then browse for the file you wish to attach. If you choose to Write a cover letter with an application, this cover letter is saved by the system and will pre-fill to make it easier for your next application. You can change this by selecting Upload a cover letter. Trouble uploading your cover letter? If you’re unable to upload your cover letter, it may be because your cover letter is in the wrong format or it may be too large. Cover letters need to be less than 2MB, and in any of the following formats - Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Adobe PDF (.pdf) or text file (.txt or .rtf).
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A cover letter is all about making a great first impression and giving your job application the best chance of making progress. A well-written cover letter will encourage a potential employer to read through to your resumé and get in touch to find out more or set up an interview.
A well-written cover letter will encourage a potential employer to read through to your resumé and get in touch to find out more or set up an interview. We’ve come up with a template to help you get this all down on paper. Use it as your starting point and you’ll be on track to a great cover letter that will get your application noticed.
A cover letter is your chance to introduce yourself to a potential employer and spark their interest in reading your resume. When you’re prepping job applications, a cover letter might seem like an afterthought compared to your resume. But your cover letter is worth just as much attention. That doesn’t mean it needs to be overly detailed ...
When it comes to writing a winning cover letter, it’s often the little things that add up to make a big difference. Here are two examples of cover letters; one that hits the mark, and one that doesn’t. Keep these examples in mind when you create a new cover letter, or compare one you have already to see what you could add or adjust.
Closing your cover letter: Conclude the cover letter by referring to your resume or any other attachment. Express your desire for an interview, or for cold contact cover letters, mention when you plan on making a follow up call. Close the letter with a positive note of appreciation for the employer’s time. What to exclude in your cover letter
May 1, 2023 · Unlike a resume, you can’t save your cover letter to your account. However, you can attach or write one while you’re applying for a job. After you have filled in your contact details, you can choose either to write a cover letter in the free text section by selecting Write cover letter, or attach a file by selecting Upload a cover letter ...