Cover Letter
Alternate Names:
A Cover Letter is also known as a/an:
- Application Letter
- Motivation Letter
What is a Cover Letter?
A Cover Letter is a document that highlights your relevant skills and qualifications for a potential employer. It prefaces a curriculum vitae (CV), sometimes called a resume, and helps to demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the position.
What should I write in a Cover Letter?
Making a Cover Letter is a bit different than creating a CV but includes similar information, such as your professional skills and experience.
A Cover Letter includes information such as:
- The reason you are interested in the position
- What you can contribute to the company you are applying to
- What makes you qualified for the position
- Your most relevant skills and abilities
- Examples of times you've used your related skills in your previous jobs
A Cover Letter should be enthusiastic, conversational, and professional, and it should be free of any grammar and/or spelling mistakes. They usually do not exceed one page.
Do you need a Cover Letter to apply for a job?
It's a good idea to include a Cover Letter with your CV unless the job posting states 'no cover letter', or the place you will upload your job application does not allow you to include a Cover Letter.
A Cover Letter is not mandatory. However, many companies expect to see a Cover Letter with a CV, and sometimes even explicitly request them. Not providing one could discourage potential employers from contacting you for an interview.
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