627 - How to Write a Great Cover Letter. 'Kinda' and 'Wanna': Real Words or Not?
Grammar Girl: For Writers and Language Lovers.
Mignon Fogarty, Inc.
4.5 • 2.9K Ratings
🗓️ 28 June 2018
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How to write a great cover letter. Also, we say "kinda," "wanna," and "gonna," so why don't we write them?
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| 0:00.0 | This week I have tips for writing a great cover letter and a meeting middle about words |
| 0:12.2 | such as Wana and Lemmy as in I want to go to the movies and Lemmy Adam. |
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| 0:39.9 | to give it a try. |
| 0:41.7 | Now, let's talk about cover letters. |
| 0:47.1 | You may find yourself wondering if a cover letter is entirely necessary to include with |
| 0:51.9 | a job application. |
| 0:54.0 | After all, your resume will tell the hiring manager all about your experience, right? |
| 0:59.1 | The truth? |
| 1:00.1 | Not exactly. |
| 1:01.8 | A cover letter is an important way to personalize your application and to make yourself stand |
| 1:06.8 | out among other applicants. |
| 1:09.2 | A good cover letter gives the company a window into who you really are and can raise why |
| 1:14.3 | you're the right person for the position. |
| 1:17.0 | Here's how to write a cover letter that will get you noticed. |
| 1:21.2 | Number one, conduct research. |
| 1:24.1 | It's important to remember that you shouldn't use the same cover letter when applying to |
| 1:27.8 | multiple jobs. |
| 1:29.8 | To accomplish this and before you begin writing, ensure you understand the company's mission |
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