A cover letter is a letter of introduction that commonly accompanies a resume. The purpose of the letter is to intro
duce you and your #career story to a potential employer.
Your #goal: to make yourself memorable.
The ideal length should be a half-page to a full-page. The contents of the letter need to be planned around the #job requirements, so have the job description handy as you write.
To write a strong cover letter, you should:
-- Have an impactful introduction
-- Connect your #skills + #experience to the requirements
-- Provide specific, relevant examples of your #achievements
-- Offer insight into your #personality and #work style
-- Paint a clear picture of who you are and what sets you apart from other candidates
-- End with a strong closing that includes a ‘thank you’ and a ‘call to action’ (a call to action is when you invite the hiring manager to follow up and speak with you further regarding your application)
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