I realized it was time to write another cover letter story, this one geared to kids who have no fancy internships or summer jobs on their razor-thin résumés. (I wrote a story about early-career ...

The most effective cover letters tell a story about why you are qualified for the role. Familiarize yourself with the job description. Explain how your experience qualifies you for the ...

The last piece of the puzzle before you make that first contact with the employer you want is the all important–and time-consuming–cover letter. You’ve read the articles and the books and you know ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Cover letters are still important. Career advice expert for TopResume Amanda Augustine says that in her findings 50% of recruiters still pay attention to them.