Honestly, most people will look at your resume, LinkedIn, (and portfolio if you have one) first before reading your cover letter. The hiring manager or recruiter might scan quickly through your resumes then read through your cover letter to find out why you want to apply for this particular position. It’s important for your cover letter to tell the story of what attracted you to applying for this position and how your interest in this position matches your career path.

PROACTIVELY JOB SEARCHING

Instead of applying for jobs and waiting for people to get back to you, create a proactive and consistent program to move your career forward.

COVER LETTERS

Create a cover letter that catches the eye of the recruiter or hiring manager and authentically express why you’re applying for this position.

LESSON 3: HOMEWORK

HOMEWORK: COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

Find a job that you want to apply for and use the Cover Letter Template to create a cover letter that authentically expresses why you’re interested in this position.

RESOURCE: JOB SEARCH TRACKER

Start using the Job Search Tracker to organize the companies that you’re interested in, the jobs that you’re applying for, and your informational interviews.

RESOURCE: APPLICATION FOLLOW-UP EMAIL

After you’ve applied for a job and tracked it in the Job Search Tracker, you’ll want to follow up with your application in 5-7 days using this Application Follow-Up Email Template.

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