The cover letter is your opportunity to bridge the gap between your resume and the job description. Here you demonstrate your understanding of the organization and the job by showcasing your unique skills and experience and their relevance for the posted position. You should write a separate and unique cover letter for every job and company to which you apply. Sell yourself by demonstrating that you have some understanding of the company, its values, the challenges that it faces, and how you could help the organization.
There are many resources available to provide guidance on how to write an engaging cover letter.
To view the Career Center’s Guide to Effective Resumes, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn Profiles, log onto your connectSC account. You will find it under the Resources tab.