Cover letters
How to Write an Entry Level Cover Letter
Landing a job is a challenge for many professionals. But building a resume and writing a cover letter with no experience can...
Write the Perfect Cover Letter With This Template
The first time I ever learned about the concept of a cover letter, I distinctly remember how it was explained to me:...
How to End the Perfect Cover Letter
Writing a cover letter isn't an easy task for many job seekers. There’s a lot of pressure because, sometimes, the cover letter…
5 Perfect Opening Lines for Your Cover Letter
When you apply for any job, the very first tool you will use to grab the attention of employers is your cover…
9 Attention-Grabbing Cover Letter Examples
Transport your mind to a place where cover letters don’t have to be stuffy, robotic and just plain boring — it’s about...
15 Words and Phrases to Never Include in a Cover Letter
While many job applications have the word “optional” next to the field that asks for a cover letter, it shouldn’t be overlooked....
6 Prompts That’ll Help You Write a Cover Letter
After weeks of searching and networking, you’ve done it. You’ve found the perfect job for which to apply. Of course, the first...
7 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
There’s definitely an art to writing the perfect cover letter, and it’s one that many job seekers don’t take the time to...
6 of the Most Captivating Cover Letter Openers (& Why They Work)
Let’s cut straight to the chase: most cover letters are bad. In fact, Dawn Rasmussen, certified resume writer and president of Pathfinder...
7 Expert Tips for Writing an A+ Cover Letter
When you’re applying for jobs, cover letters can feel like the bane of your existence. I’m a writer, and even I find the...
Are Optional Cover Letters Really Optional?
We’ve all seen it on job applications: cover letter optional. But while some of us shout for joy when we see that...
This Wacky Cover Letter Scored Me My Dream Job
If there’s one way to make a recruiter yawn, it’s submitting a dry, dull cover letter that’s essentially a reworked version of...