Cover Letter

A one-page letter sent with your resume explaining why you're applying.

A cover letter is a one-page document that accompanies your resume when you apply for a job. Its purpose is to explain, in your own voice, why you're interested in this specific role, what makes you a strong fit, and what you hope to bring. Unlike a resume, it's written in prose and can show personality.

Not every job requires a cover letter, and some recruiters never read them. But when they're required, a strong cover letter can tip the scales in your favor. The structure: a specific hook in the first paragraph (not "I am writing to apply for..."), two middle paragraphs showing relevant experience with concrete examples, and a closing paragraph that's warm and direct about next steps.