By Mary Carden, CPRW
There are a thousand “how to write a cover letter” tutorials on the Internet, but most of them offer the same tired advice that results in unremarkable, cookie-cutter letters. It’s true that every cover letter needs to fulfill three main goals:
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- Introduce yourself, your experiences, and your qualifications for the role
- Share your reasons for pursuing a position at this company
- Differentiate yourself from other candidates
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While writing a cover letter that addresses those three objectives is important, this guide discusses other ways you can use your cover letter to advance your application, build a relationship with the hiring manager, and streamline the recruitment process for everyone involved.Read more