Cover Letters

Your cover letter plays a critical role in how you communicate your information to potential employers. Follow the steps below to make sure your cover letter is the best:

• The Reality of Cover Letters
  Take a look at the reality of how a cover letter is actually viewed (and reviewed) from a hiring manager perspective.
• The Best Use of a Cover Letter
  How to use a cover letter properly.
• Sample Cover Letter
  An example cover letter that you can use as a template for developing your personal cover letter.
• The Postscript Technique
  Why you should close every cover letter with this important addition.
• The Worst Use of the Cover Letter
  What to avoid in using a cover letter.
• The Testimonial Cover Letter Technique
  A creative way to use testimonials from your references as a tool for introducing you to prospective employers.
• Cover Letter Checklist
  Follow this checklist to make sure that your cover letter is professional and complete.