This post is in partnership with The Muse. The article below was originally published on The Muse. Ah, the dreaded cover letter. Every time you sit down to write one, you probably browse cover letter ...

If you’re on the prowl for a new job, you may have come across your fair share of cover letter requests. The supplementary document has helped hiring managers make decisions about candidates for ...

Making a cover letter that complements your resume can be a challenging task. But, when it’s done right, it can potentially land you a job interview with a dream employer. Here are seven cover letter ...

For a long time, I dreaded seeing those 5 words at the end of an amazing job listing: “Please include a cover letter.” I absolutely hated cover letters. I found them unnecessary, boring, and ...

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cover letter writing has revolutionized the job application process. AI-generated cover letters can save time and effort, while also providing a personalized ...

For a Ph.D., writing cover letters for nonacademic jobs — letters that explain how your skills and experience make you a good fit — can be difficult and frustrating. That isn’t because Ph.D.s have no ...

A cover letter is a crucial document that introduces a job applicant to a potential employer, highlighting their relevant skills, experience, and interest in the position. It serves as a personal ...

Stuck on what to put in your cover letter for that plum job? It’s understandable, says Alissa Strong, the assistant director of Seattle University’s career services department. “It’s about the fear, ...

Writing a cover letter may seem passé in today’s world of zapping resumes electronically to potential employers, often via the black hole of job boards. But a cover letter can pack more punch than you ...

Most people probably don’t like writing cover letters, even those of us who write for our profession. Cover letters can be an uncomfortable: it’s a letter, so it feels like it should be kind of ...

Not all job applications require cover letters. You can imagine which kinds of industries care about them (anything that involves written communications like law, publishing, marketing) and those that ...

When it comes to job searching, writing a great cover letter is key to scoring a job interview. Unlike your resume, which is a straightforward list of former employers, accomplishments and job titles, ...