Your Job Ad, Resume, and Cover Letter

1. Benton, E. (2020). How to Write a Cover Letter. Retrieved on June 24, 2021, from

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This source provides a guide on the important things to include in a cover letter. The author has highlighted that a cover letter should include a professional greeting, a clear description of why the individual is writing the cover letter, a highlight of key and relevant education and work experience, and experience your interest in the job. The author also insists that one has to proofread the letter and re-edit the content to ensure that any sentence or grammatical mistakes are corrected.

2. Soriano, M. (2016). Tips for Writing a Good Cover Letter. Retrieved on June 24, 2021, from https://blog.addgene.org/tips-for-writing-a-good-cover- letter?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2tCGBhCLARIsABJGmZ7MGdtZqUOkM1fwCq87Rx_2NS CeAGdB4wJ0H0IV6Bzl_57J9Pi6Y-0aApZhEALw_wcB

In this article, the author discusses ways through which one can write a good cover letter. Specifically, the author explains that one needs to research the job and understand its description before drafting a cover letter. The article has also highlighted with examples that a cover letter should include an opening, body, and closing remarks. Other tips for writing a good cover letter have been listed including personalizing the cover letter, limiting the letter to one page, including keywords in the job description, and expressing one’s interest in the job among others.

3. Glassdoor (2021). How to Write a Cover Letter in 2021. Retrieved on June 24, 2021, from https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/guide/how-to-write-a-cover-letter/

In this article, the tips for writing a good cover letter are discussed. The author first describes what a cover letter is and the information to include and not include in a cover letter. The author also discusses how to submit a cover letter with specific information that is in line with the job description. The website also provides samples of various templates that one can use in developing a cover letter as this makes it appealing to recruiters.