There are only three situations when a cover letter should be written, he says ... requirements or when someone refers you. The best example he's ever seen is short and sweet and goes like ...

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the recipient of the e-mail immediately forwarded it on to colleagues, adding, "This might be the best cover letter I’ve ever received ... is well written and makes ...

As a follow up, I’d like to discuss cover letters. Here’s my basic philosophy on them: don’t bother. Explore HBR HBR Store About HBR Manage My Account Follow HBR Harvard Business Publishing ...

If you don't address it up front, many hiring managers will assume that you wouldn't be enthusiastic about the job without ever giving ... but the best cover letters are written in a ...

Here's the part that made the recipient promptly forward the missive to colleagues, and declare, "This might be the best cover letter I've ever received": I am aware it is highly unusual for ...

What: A video cover letter by ad creative Chase Zreet, who was trying to get a job at Wieden+Kennedy to work on the Sprite account. Who: Chase Zreet. Why we care: There’s an old journalism adage ...

"One of the best cover letters I ever saw was written by a gentleman who took each point from the ad requirements section and answered every single one with a precise summary of how he fit my ...

How long should a cover letter be? If you’re still working with a cover letter format from years past, it’s time for a trim. Somewhere between 200 to 400 words is the modern sweet spot ...

Give It a Little Personality A well-written cover letter gives your ... of executive search firm Bridge Partners says, "The best [cover letters] let a bit of personality shine through, without ...