Career & Job Search Advice

Home Search Jobs Post Jobs Career Blog Old Career Blog Career Articles
Resume Center Cover Letter Center Interview Center Networking Center Internship Center College Admissions
Additional Resources Dictionary Contact Us Partner with Us Advertise on this Site  
Cover Letter Center
Cover Letter Structure
Cover Letter Tips
Cover Letter Articles
Cover Letter Samples
 

 
 
 
 
Cover Letter Tips (Editor's Note)
A cover letter is a letter of introduction in which you present yourself to the employer.  It should be looked at as complementing your resume.  A well-written cover letter will give a personal touch to your application and draw attention to your strengths.  A recruiter that is impressed with your cover letter will pay more attention to your resume.
 
Avoid writing long cover letters and stick to what is essential to advance your application.  Answer questions that are normally not communicated in resumes such as why you are interested in the position, how you became aware of the opening, etc.  Many experts argue that cover letters are at best neutral.  This means that most of the time, it is the resume that will seal the deal.

Frequently asked questions (content from CareerPerfect.com):

 

 
 
 
 
List of Articles
Cover Letter Tips (Editor's Note)
The Cover Letter: A Teaser Ad for Your Resume
Cover Letters: Your First Chance to Impress
Tips on How to Write Effective Cover Letters
 

 
 
 
 

Copyright 2006-2008 WorkBloom.com :: All Rights Reserved :: Complete Career Resources on How to Improve Your Job Search
Search Engine Marketing & Optimization (SEO) Provided by SEO-Update