Cover Letter Tips

Introduction

• Do I need a cover letter?

1. Cover Letters: Formatting Questions

• Who do I address it to?
• Do I need to use a particular format?
• What happens if it's more than one page?

2. Cover Letters: Content Questions

• What makes a bad cover letter?
• Can I explain a missing skill in my cover letter?
• How much should I talk about what they need versus what I want?

3. Cover Letters: Situational Questions

• How do I address a career gap?
• If I want to relocate, should I explain that in the cover letter?
• If I'm trying to pivot my career, should I mention this?
• What should I say if I have an employment barrier?

4. Cover Letters: Distribution Questions

• If I'm applying through a recruiting agency, do I need a cover letter?
• If I’m applying through someone I know, do I need a cover letter?
• How do I make sure my cover letter gets read?

5. Cover Letter Tips

• Additional cover letter resources