Cover letters allow job seekers to provide a deeper description of their strengths, achievements, and motivations, so they can stand out in the crowd.
With a cover letter you can…
- Tell the story behind your skills and achievements
- Describe more specifically how you could contribute
- Show your company/industry knowledge
- Point out a mutual connection
- Build rapport and likeability
- Demonstrate strong communication skills
- Explain something unusual on the resume (employment gap, relocating)