How to Write a Great Cover Letter

Posted: November 25, 2014

Resume cover letters are something that everyone in business has dealt with, and can seem overwhelming. Writing an attention grabbing cover letter is not as difficult as it may seem. Easily create a great cover letter by following these simple tips. Rachel Sprung, writer for Hubspot, shares how to create a good cover letter.

How to Write a Cover Letter That Doesn’t Suck [Template]

No one seems to agree on cover letters. How much time do you need to spend perfecting them? Do hiring managers even read them? Is it better to just send in your resume and call it a day? According to Author Tony Beshara's survey of over 3,000 hiring authorities, 86% said cover letters are "not very important" when they were also receiving resumes. Now, I'm not in HR, but I've been approached by applicants who wondered whether their cover letter would actually be read. My answer is one not many of them wanted to hear: "Sometimes." Sometimes it will be read. Other times, you can get away with just sending in your resume -- like when you network your way into applying for a position. Read the entire article How to Write a Cover Letter That Doesn't Suck [Template] on Hubspot.