A cover letter is your chance to connect the dots a resume can't. Done well, it turns a list of qualifications into a reason to call you.
Open with a hook, not a template
Skip "I am writing to apply" and start with why this specific role excites you or a relevant achievement.
Show you researched the company
One genuine sentence about the company's product or mission proves you are not sending a mass letter.
Quick tips
- Address it to a real person where possible
- Keep it to three short paragraphs
- Mirror the tone of the job posting
- End with a clear, confident call to action
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