create an effective cover letter

A cover letter is your very first opportunity to impress a prospective employer.

The goal of an effective cover letter is not to help you secure a job but to help you score the opportunity for an interview. Keep your cover letter precise, positive, professional, and make sure it follows professional standards (e.g., good spelling, grammar, etc.).

Ask your network about job leads and referring you - recommendations increase your chances to secure interviews.
Tailor your cover letter or email to the reader’s needs - follow-up is good; calling every day is called "stalking".
When submitting a resume, strive to address your cover letter or email to a specific person - spellcheck EVERYTHING.

Learn how to create an effective cover letter (PDF, 79 kb).

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