Cover letters are important when applying for a job since they show an employer a deeper view of your initiative and highlight your qualifications beyond what is already on your resume, says Indeed.

A cover letter can also build a bridge between your resume and the job description. A debated topic in the hiring world is whether busy recruiters take the time to read applicants’ carefully crafted ...

Cover letters are similar in purpose to resumes: they are designed to inspire interviews and job offers (by way of resume review and interviewing): ... , I write to apply for the Marketing Intern ...

Your cover letter is like a handshake. It forms a person’s first impression of you, and the way you do it speaks volumes about yourself. And just like a handshake, it’s silly that we judge a ...

Saving and Emailing Your Letter . Save your cover letter and resume as PDFs. File names should include your name for easy identification. Also, include your name and the position for which you are ...