Chapter 6: Cover Letter-Application

A cover letter accompanies your resume, introduces you as an applicant, and highlights your qualifications. Cover letters also enable employers to get a sense of your writing skills and style. Not only do they serve to give your resume/cv focus and accentuate relevant information, but they also give you a chance to make a positive impression, an opportunity to show your commitment, and express your enthusiasm for the position or organization. Cover letters should always accompany resumes. Do not write one general (form) letter to use for all of your applications; you should uniquely tailor your letter for each organization and for the specific position.