Today I'll be talking about the cover letter and discuss if it's worth your time to write one.

What is a cover letter

I assume everyone in Canada has heard the term Cover Letter and, if you’re like me, it was a completely new concept. Back in my home country, we don’t use those things. If we’re applying for a job, we send our resume without explanation and wait for the call.

So, if you are like I was eight years ago, you may be wondering what this Cover Letter thing is? A cover letter is a separate document that you send along with your resume to provide additional information about your skills and experience.

So the question is, should you write one?

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