A good cover letter should identify who you are and which job (or job category) interests you; emphasize your strongest skills and qualifications; and describe how you can contribute to the company and fulfill their needs.

Before you start writing, research the organization and its products or services to get a feel for their challenges, their culture, their growth, and so on. Then, extract from your resume the key skills and experience that are most relevant to that company and/or that position. Use wording that matches the terminology in the job description.

You may find some of the articles in our Learning Center helpful throughout your job hunt. Click here to link to the Cover Letter section.