5 Steps to a Better Cover Letter
Not every job application asks for a cover letter, but in the cases where you need one, it can be the reason you do (or don't) get an interview.
A cover letter is a chance to show personality and humanize yourself to the person doing the hiring, or deciding who gets an interview. It's also an opportunity to point out skills that may not be evident on your resume. In addition, your cover letter allows you to address how you might acquire skills the job requires, but you don't have.
A good cover letter won't always land you an interview, but a bad one may kill your chances before they have really started. Delivering a perfect cover letter isn't hard as long as you follow a few simple steps.
Source: Fool.com
