Cover Letters

Cover letters are a hassle, but they can make or break your job search. Here is everything you want to know about cover letters, letters of interest, and all of those other extended application questions.
Nov
08
How to Reference a Past Conversation in Your Cover Letter

How to Reference a Past Conversation in Your Cover Letter

Referrals and connections matter in your job search. Getting to the next step in the hiring process often means including these conversations and relationships in your cover letter.
2 min read
Oct
25
How Detailed Should My Cover Letter Be?

How Detailed Should My Cover Letter Be?

Details matter for your cover letter if you have to submit one. But, how much is too much? Keep reading for expert tips on how to write the perfect cover letter.
4 min read
Sep
20
How to Write a Cover Letter that Makes Your New Certification Stand Out

How to Write a Cover Letter that Makes Your New Certification Stand Out

Make the most of your new certification by crafting the cover letter that sells you for the job. Keep reading for tips on the best way to position your certification in your cover letter today!
2 min read
Sep
12
Should I Address Being Laid-off in My Cover Letter?

Should I Address Being Laid-off in My Cover Letter?

Laid-off recently or expect to be soon? The question of how and when to disclose that fact in your job search can be tricky. Keep reading for the pros and cons of doing so in your cover letter.
6 min read
Sep
06
Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Cover Letter for Your New Master's Degree

Mistakes to Avoid When Writing a Cover Letter for Your New Master's Degree

Applying for your first job after getting a new master's degree? Make sure you avoid these common cover letter mistakes!
5 min read
Aug
09
Do You Need a Cover Letter when Applying for an Internal Job?

Do You Need a Cover Letter when Applying for an Internal Job?

Applying to a job with your current organization doesn't always require a cover letter. Here is what you need to know about cover letters for internal applications.
5 min read
Apr
27
Tips to Write the Best Administrative Assistant Cover Letter (with Example)

Tips to Write the Best Administrative Assistant Cover Letter (with Example)

Here is everything you need to know about writing a strong admin assistant cover letter. An example letter applying the tips is also included.
5 min read
Mar
28
Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers

Cover Letter Tips for Older Workers

Avoid looking old with these tips to build an effective cover letter.
4 min read
Mar
07
How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter for an Attorney: Tips to Move from Law Firm to In-house

How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter for an Attorney: Tips to Move from Law Firm to In-house

Moving out of the law firm to an in-house attorney job requires a strong cover letter. Here is everything you need to build the best cover letter.
5 min read
Feb
28
How to Write the Best Business Analyst Cover Letter

How to Write the Best Business Analyst Cover Letter

Here is how to build the best business analyst cover letter.
4 min read