CoverLetter Writing Tips

Useful links to help draft effective cover letters

The Basics

• https://www.thebalancecareers.com/email-subject-lines-for-job-applications-2061890

• https://www.thebalance.com/cover-letters-4073661

• https://www.thebalance.com/free-cover-letter-examples-and-writing-tips-2060208

• https://www.thebalance.com/email-cover-letter-examples-and-formats-2060423

• https://www.zippia.com/advice/30-cover-letter-tips

• https://www.thebalance.com/what-to-include-in-a-cover-letter-for-a-job-2060315

• http://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-careers/applying-for-jobs/how-to-write-a-cover-letter

Advanced Cover Letters

• https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-start-a-cover-letter

• https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-long-should-a-cover-letter-be

• https://novoresume.com/cover-letter-templates

Useful Snippets

• Sending a cover letter when it can’t be attached

Hi <name-of-HR>,

Good <time-of-day>! I hope that you are doing well.

Kindly find a brief note on my motivation to join <company> as a <exact-position> here

I appreciate you taking the time to consider my application and look forward to hear from you.

Have a nice day :)

Kind Regards,
<your-name>