Cover Letters

One of the most common questions I’m asked by executive-level clients is “is a cover letter really necessary?” I can certainly see why they may think it’s not. Cover letters have gained a reputation for something employers don’t read, many candidates hate writing them, and a lot of people just don’t see the purpose. Though […]

So, you think a cover letter is not important? Well, you would be wrong. A cover letter is a vital part of conducting your search. It is part of your career search materials. Not only does your cover letter demonstrate to the reader that you can present information in an organized and cogent manner, but […]

My client, Joe, asked me, “Are cover letters dead?” He’d read a Fast Company interview with a Jobvite executive. The article, “Cover Letters Are Dead: Do This Instead,” says that the majority of recruiters Jobvite surveyed do not read cover letters. Is Joe (or are you) wasting time by writing and sending these literary “dinosaurs” […]

Do you really need a cover letter? My clients ask me this question on an ongoing basis. I offer a resounding YES! you need a cover letter. How can you even think about submitting your resume without one? What are you going to do, just email or send a resume over? You are certainly aware […]

Your cover letter IS important. Some will tell you that nobody reads cover letters any more, so there’s no good reason to write them. But there actually are very good reasons to write a professional, researched, compelling cover letter, and here’s the top reason why: It is your opening argument that the attached resume is […]