Crafting a Standout Cover Letter
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Ugh. The dreaded cover letter. Does it really get read? Shouldn’t my resume speak for itself?
Do not allow these thoughts deter you! If you are a serious job searcher (and we know you are), do not neglect this must-have step. Likely, there are going to be MANY resumes coming across your future employer’s desk. You have to get noticed and a killer cover letter is non-negotiable. Ready to set your application a notch above the rest? Get started with these seven easy tips:
describe how your employment will specifically benefit their organization.
get personal with prospective employers and tell your story as it relates to them—meaning each letter should be tailored to the job and follow a narrative structure.
1. Do your research
Well-written cover letters effectively introduce the applicant and highlight resume elements that most closely match the specific job description and company values. So before you start writing, do your research and remember—this is about them! Be prepared to address the recipient by name (‘to whom it may concern’ is not acceptable) and2. Invoke your inner storyteller
Cover letters are exactly that—a letter. This is your chance toPro tip: before you start writing your personal letter, create an outline.
