It’s important to also include your personal voice in the cover letter. Of course you want to sound as qualified as possible, but most employers will appreciate a more personal touch. Make sure to ...

You may state where you saw the position opening. If you have a networking contact at this company, you should refer to that person in the first paragraph. Remember, the first paragraph of a cover ...

But if you’re going on the faculty-job market for the first time — as a recent Ph.D. or an advanced doctoral student — now is also the time to start drafting, or fine-tuning, your cover letters.

I called the guy's number right away. I didn't even read his résumé. This is the only cover letter I've ever responded to ...

A good cover letter is usually divided into four paragraphs. The first paragraph talks about the role you're applying for and how you came to know about the job opening. You can also mention the ...

Cover letters, to send one or not? If you are serious about getting a job, always send a cover letter unless the job posting specifically says no cover letters. The cover letter introduces you to the ...

For example, if a job call also asks for a Teaching Statement or Philosophy, you should not feel pressure to condense all of that content into a paragraph. Rather use the cover letter to illustrate ...

Dear Job Applicants please don’t just drop your CV and Cover letter (CL) in an email and say “ Please find attached” or “Please find attached my CV”. Make an effort to draft a simple cover email. Most ...

The First Paragraph Having spent one year studying [subject at school], I am seeking an internship that is an opportunity to immerse myself in an environment where innovation and forward-thinking ...

I attended a quick online lecture from the center on writing cover letters and I already feel more prepared. They helped me understand the connection a cover letter has to myself as an individual. Its ...