COVER LETTER

 
 

get noticed and demonstrate your interest

A cover letter demonstrates your attention to detail, ability to follow directions (when applications require a cover letter); allows the employer to gauge your real interest in the opportunity and help they gauge your communication skills.

Just about all job applications SHOULD include a cover letter. There are very little exceptions.

Resume = your “WHAT”

Cover Letter + Recommendations = your “WHO”

If we consider your resume to be a snapshot of your WHAT, we then define your cover letter as a snapshot of your WHO.

  • The cover letter provides information beyond the confines of the resume — personal traits, motivations and work habits, and even a reference to feedback from a previous manager. Your cover letter is all about TONE and evoking a good emotion.

  • Be purposeful about the information you include. Each sentence should have a reason for being there; no wasted words.

  • be sure to cover “the triple whys” = WHY this kind of work; WHY your company; WHY me.

All One Life at a Time to help you edit or craft a tailored cover letter for your job application.