Cover Letters
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Cover LettersHow to Write a Cover Letter for an Internal Position
Applying for an internal role is not the same as applying externally. Here's how to leverage your insider knowledge, navigate manager relationships, and write a cover letter that positions you as the strongest candidate.
Cover LettersHow to Write a Cover Letter for a Career Change
Changing careers is hard enough without a cover letter that works against you. Here's how to frame your transferable skills, address the elephant in the room, and write a cover letter that makes a hiring manager take a chance on the non-obvious candidate.
Cover LettersCover Letter Templates for Every Situation
Stop writing cover letters from scratch. Use these proven templates for career changes, cold applications, referrals, and more — then customize.
Cover LettersCover Letter Mistakes That Ruin Your Chances
Most cover letters hurt more than they help. Here are the specific mistakes that make hiring managers stop reading -- and what to do instead.
Cover LettersHow to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Read
Most cover letters are ignored because they rehash the resume. Here is how to write one that actually makes a hiring manager want to interview you.
Cover LettersDo You Still Need a Cover Letter?
The cover letter debate isn't black and white. Learn when a cover letter gives you a real advantage, when it's a waste of time, and how to decide for each application.