How important are cover letters for a resume? Here's what top recruiters say The main purpose of your resume should be to show off your best self to potential employers. According to a recent ...

Need to write a cover letter for your job application? Here are seven examples on how to play up your strengths when corresponding with a potential employer.

The Format The file format you use for your cover letter matters. Have you ever opened an emailed document only to find that the formatting seems off?

Emailing a Cover letter Some job postings require the applicants to email their resume and cover letter. In the subject line, be sure to include the job title and your name. Paste the cover letter ...

These days, many job applications require a cover letter to accompany a CV when applying for a post. Let’s find out what information should be included in this all-important document.

The one-page rule applies to all levels of employment, including senior management, says Fredrick Komen, a principal HR officer at the Nairobi International Finance Center Authority.

When a friend of mine – I’ll call her Carol – asked me to help with a job cover letter last weekend, I said sure, piece of cake. I write and edit for a living. How difficult could it be to ...

Thankfully, the long cover letter format of the early 2000s has been retired. The 2025 cover letter is a lot shorter, and personality-driven, than its predecessor.