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This is Find Your Dream Job, the podcast that helps you get hired, have the career you want, and make a difference in life.

I'm your host, Mac Pritchard. I'm also the founder of Max List. It's a job board of the Pacific Northwest that helps you find a fulfilling career. Every Wednesday, I talk to a different expert about the tools you need to find the

work you want. There's only so much room on a page, and that space can seem even smaller

when you make your case that you're the best person for the job. Kai River is here to talk about how to write a cover letter that makes you stand out.

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Well, let's get started, Guy.

Why do cover letters still matter?

Well, covers letters still matter because it's a way to personalize your journey that you're

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