For a long time, I dreaded seeing those 5 words at the end of an amazing job listing: “Please include a cover letter.” I absolutely hated cover letters. I found them unnecessary, boring, and ...

When it comes to job searching, writing a great cover letter is key to scoring a job interview. Unlike your resume, which is a straightforward list of former employers, accomplishments and job titles, ...

Most people probably don’t like writing cover letters, even those of us who write for our profession. Cover letters can be an uncomfortable: it’s a letter, so it feels like it should be kind of ...

Making a cover letter that complements your resume can be a challenging task. But, when it’s done right, it can potentially land you a job interview with a dream employer. Here are seven cover letter ...

Getting noticed as an actor isn’t easy. You have to have the right headshots, take the right classes, and then—the kicker—you have to find the right agent. Landing a good agent can help you take your ...

If you’re on the prowl for a new job, you may have come across your fair share of cover letter requests. The supplementary document has helped hiring managers make decisions about candidates for ...

For job seekers, crafting cover letters is often a major pain point. They take a lot of time to write, and it can feel like your efforts were in vain if you don’t end up even making it to the initial ...

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When applying for a job or internship, companies could ask you to send in several documents, such as a resume or work samples. In many cases, you may also have to include a cover letter for an ...

I've written other posts about writing challenges connected to the job search: how writing anxiety can affect the job search and how writing samples add another layer of challenge to the job seeker.