A cover letter should tell a prospective employer what you can do for them by highlighting your key qualifications. Craft a cover letter that will keep them reading the rest of your application.
Featured Resources
Online Resources
- The Career Journal from the Wall Street Journal - Read articles covering all aspects of resumes and cover letters, as well as other job searching topics, such as interviewing, networking, and changing careers.
- Career Lab - Read the online version of the book, The Standard Guide to Employment Letters by William S. Frank. Nicely divided into sections corresponding to stages or events in a typical job search. The introduction specifically focuses on how to write a great cover letter and includes sample letters.
- JobStar - Explore examples and tips for cover letter writing. Also includes resume samples.
- LearningExpress -
Create your resume with the cover letter writing tutorial found in the Job Search & Workplace Skills Learning Center. LearningExpress also offers resume writing and interview tutorials. Tests and courses are also available in Spanish.
- OWL Cover Letter Workshop - Write your cover letter in the online workshop from the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Perdue University.
- The Riley Guide - Find out how-to craft a strong cover letter. This site is one of the first and best job hunting choices on the Net.
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