Cover Letter Tips, Guide and Advice

There’s no way around it: you need a cover letter. Even the most impressive list of credentials in a resume is still a clinical description. With a cover letter, you have the opportunity to impress the hiring manager with your enthusiasm about the position and company. This is a prime opportunity to convince a potential employer to give your resume more than the average six-second review that most resumes receive. ResumeHelp’s cover letter articles break down specific issues so you can write the most effective letter for your job search.

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3 Reasons to Shorten Your Cover Letter Length
3 Cover Letter Guidelines for First-Time Job Seekers
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Cover Letter Tips for Unemployed Applicants

How to Write a Cover Letter If You Have No Work Experience

No work experience? No problem. Find out how to effectively demonstrate your skills despite a lack of work experience.

How to Write a Cover Letter Opening Statement

Not sure how to begin your letter? Our career experts explain proven ways to capture a hiring manager’s attention.

5 Cover Letter Writing Tips

Want to write a job-winning cover letter? These 5 tips will help.

How to Write the First Paragraph of Your Cover Letter

Just starting your cover letter? Write an opening paragraph that demonstrates your best traits.

The Basics: Writing Your Cover Letter

Starting your cover letter from scratch? Read on to learn the dos and don’ts of cover letter writing

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