Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

But don’t stop there— a strong resume is only half the battle in today’s job market. The often-dreaded cover letter is your secret weapon for standing out. Despite its importance ...

Somebody hiring you for a job will skim your resume, or may use an applicant tracking system to review it, but they will read your cover letter if considering you for a position. Resumes are a ...

What Is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is your chance to communicate what makes you, you. It is additive, though not consistently required, as part of your application package to an internship or a ...

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The resources below are provided to assist you in preparing your cover letter and resume. © 2025 The University System of Georgia and the University of North Georgia ...

Be sure to review the job posting to incorporate industry language, action verbs used in the description, and the specific skills and experience the employer is seeking. Make sure your cover letter ...

Because no cover letter can convey all this information appropriately in only two pages, you will need to tailor your letter depending on the department, the university, the requirements specified in ...