Since we are moving toward becoming a paperless society, the question often comes up in the context of job searching of whether or not cover letters are still necessary. The short answer is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. In today’s competitive job market, your cover letter is ...

At some points in your life, you will need to write a cover letter to introduce yourself to a prospective employer. Sometimes, we will write cover letters when we already have a job and are seeking a ...

Ford Myers, author of “Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring,” says: “A cover letter is a sales presentation in disguise. It shows a potential employer how you present yourself on paper, and ...

Working with AI to craft a cover letter. Consider Jeni’s recent interview for a director position, where she was invited by a friend (not in HR) for an informal interview, over coffee. The role is a ...

A cover letter is your personal introduction to a prospective employer. While a résumé is a document itemizing your abilities and experiences, a cover letter is your chance to really emphasize why and ...

Your resume is your personal marketing tool that outlines your skills, experiences and areas of expertise so employers can see how you can contribute to the workplace. It references promises you can ...

Let’s cut straight to the chase: Most cover letters are bad. In fact, Dawn Rasmussen, certified resume writer and president of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services, happily admits that “I love ...

While specific styles of résumés can reflect different career fields and industries, the cover letter offers a much less structured document, and so often leads to much more confusion among job ...