Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Let’s Talk Cover Letters: How to Write A Cover Letter / What To Include / Etc.


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Have you ever been curious on how to write a really amazing cover letter? 

 

Today we are talking about cover letters and answering some of these questions: 

Are they important?

Should I write one?

How much time should I take on one?

What should I include? 

 

Question 1: Should I write a cover letter?

Answer: Maybe. Most recruiters do not read cover letters if I am being totally honest. 

That being said, there are some hiring managers out there that want to see cover letters. 

 

Question 2: What should I include in my cover letter?

Answer: They should be brief and you want to remember you are writing TO someone. 

Include: 

  1. An attention grabbing paragraph - try asking a question
  2. Accomplishments paragraph 
  3. Company paragraph 
  4. Position paragraph 
  5.  

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