One of the most important steps to succeeding in the business world is to actually get accepted to a job. This is generally common knowledge. And one of the most important details about the interview process is a formal resume. Everyone who applies to jobs comes in with a resume, or at least a list of their previous experiences. But too often people forget about another aspect of the process: the cover letter.
Like a resume, a cover letter should be personalized to fit the job you are applying for, and should be sent to the interviewer when applying for the job. Essentially it is a personalized letter describing why your experiences and skills make you a good candidate for the job you are applying for. Unfortunately in today's society not everyone is aware that cover letters are still very relevant and necessary when applying for a job.
In case you are still stumped on how to start or what a cover letter looks like, a generic sample can be found here.
For some reason there seems to be a stigma connected to cover letters. It may be that people are unclear of why or how to write them, but nowadays it seems like people are creating resumes but not cover letters. In certain college jobs this is acceptable but if someone hopes or expects to gain a well-paying job in business they will need to learn how to write a clear and effective cover letter as well.
Works Cited
"CareerOneStop." Cover Letters Sample l CareerOneStop. N.p., 10 Nov. 2014. Web. 09 Apr. 2017.
"What Is Your Definition Of "Success"?" Odyssey. N.p., 23 Mar. 2016. Web. 09 Apr. 2017.
Works Referenced
"Stumped on how to write a cover letter that will catch an employer's attention? Get ideas from this sample cover letter." Monster Career Advice. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2017.
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