Writing a Cover Letter

Learn how to write a cover letter that helps you dazzle potential employers and land interviews. Explore the elements of a killer cover letter and how to get it in the right hands.

Introduction

• Why cover letters matter—or do they?

1. Understanding the Audience for Your Cover Letter

• Three essential parts of your cover letter

2. How to Craft a Killer Cover Letter: Start to Finish

• The anatomy of a killer cover letter
• The lead of your cover letter (and how to nail it)
• Evidence: Show how you line up in your cover letter
• Write a strong close to your cover letter

3. How to Get Your Cover Letter into the Right Hands

• Why relying on an online application is unwise
• Get your cover letter to decision makers