Until an HR rep or hiring manager has Googled you, your cover letter is the face—and personality—of your resume. Make sure it shines. Here are a few writing tips from The Muse to cut, freshen, and revive.
Buh-bye, cookie cutters
Beginning a cover letter with the title of the job for which you’re applying and your intent to apply is old news. Be original; be you—you only have this one page to sell yourself. Don’t bury the lead.
Not sure where to start? Here are 31 catchy cover letters that did the trick.
When Spellcheck isn’t enough
Don’t you sometimes wish Microsoft would just tell you, “that sentence is too long,” or “stop using overly complicated GRE vocabulary”? Enter Hemingway, an app that’ll give your cover letter a readability score and help you downsize the fear of rejection.
The 101
If you’re new to the application process and don’t know where to start with your cover letter, here’s the gist in 60 seconds, thanks to TED Ed.
Want to share a cover letter success story? I would love hear from you. Send me an email at leslie.warner@tufts.edu. And in the meantime, have a fantastic rest of the summer!
Best,
Leslie
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