What do I say in a cover letter?

Introduce yourself effectively

A cover letter isn’t just a summary of your skills and experience. Think of it more as the link between your resume and the position you are applying for. An effective cover letter will describe how your education, experience and expertise are relevant to the position and how they will benefit the business.

It is important that the cover letter addresses the selection criteria outlined in the job advertisement or position description. Instead of providing a general outline of your skills and experience, a well written cover letter will address each of the key selection criteria individually. It is important that you understand the criteria, and demonstrate relevant skills. A good cover letter could mean the difference between getting an interview or not.

Lee Hecht Harrison’s Career Transition programs will help you address key selection criteria and write cover letters that increase your chances of success.