In today’s applicant-driven job market, an “optional cover letter” isn’t actually optional. While your resume is meant to summarize why you are qualified for a role, the cover letter is what shows the ...

When considering what to include in a cover letter, there are some standard elements and a certain flow to utilize: contact section, salutation, body, closing, and signature. There are some slight ...

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

Your resume might be the document that demonstrates your career history and skills, but the cover letter is just as important when applying for a new job – it’s your chance to immediately sell ...

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 ...

It’s a tough job market in today’s economy. If you want to stand out, you can’t just have a stellar resume; you also need to have a great cover letter. But many job seekers don’t know what cover ...

So you've written a perfectly polished CV and are ready to start sending it out to potential employers. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you can add a personalised cover letter that explains ...