A cover letter is a type of document that an applicant sends along with his or her resume when applying for a position or inquiring about one. They can be sent when one is inquiring about possible positions in a particular organization (also referred to as an “uninvited” cover letter); a cover letter can request assistance in a job search (also called a “networking letter”); a cover letter can accompany one’s resume when applying for a certain job vacancy. Knowing that the latter type of cover letter is the one most commonly written, we will mostly focus on this type, while also pointing how the other two differ in requirements.
A cover letter is normally no more than a page long, and even if the company you are writing to does not indicate any specific length requirements, it is best not to exceed the one-page limit. A cover letter is about presenting yourself in the best possible way. The more organized, consistent, and to-the-point it turns out, the better the image of yourself you will create.
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