cover letter
Résumé's traveling companion
A cover letter is a brief document sent with a resume or application, introducing the applicant and explaining their interest in a position.
It typically highlights qualifications and makes the case for why the candidate fits the role: Her cover letter emphasized her experience with nonprofit fundraising.
The term extends to any letter accompanying and explaining enclosed documents.
Available employment position
- resumeCareer summary document
- positionLocation or stance
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- employmentPaid occupation status
candidate · employer · company · hiring · recruitment · application · submission · attachment
Expression of welcome
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- openingGap or start
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- bodyPhysical structure, living thing
closing · signature · paragraph · format · layout · header · address · date
Powerfully engaging or persuasive
- convincingAble to persuade
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
- appealFormal review request
- rhetoricArt of persuasive language
eloquence · influence · engagement · pitch · sell · articulate · credibility · assertiveness
Intense eager enjoyment
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- passionIntense emotional drive
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
confidence · professionalism · sincerity · warmth · genuine · positive · energetic · respectful
Learned competencies
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
competence · abilities · education · training · certification · background · knowledge · aptitude
job opening
Available employment position
employment · candidate · employer · company · hiring · recruitment · application · submission · attachment · accompanying
greeting
Expression of welcome
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- openingGap or start
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
body · closing · signature · paragraph · format · layout · header · address · date · recipient
compelling
Powerfully engaging or persuasive
- convincingAble to persuade
- argumentReasoned case or dispute
- appealFormal review request
rhetoric · eloquence · influence · engagement · pitch · sell · articulate · credibility · assertiveness · tailored
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- passionIntense emotional drive
eagerness · confidence · professionalism · sincerity · warmth · genuine · positive · energetic · respectful · courteous
skills
Learned competencies
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
proficiency · competence · abilities · education · training · certification · background · knowledge · aptitude · suitability
- job searchjob hunting, job boards, job search, job fairs, job fair
- career developmentcareer advice, career goals, career path, career paths, career change
- hiringhiring, job, interview, resume, application
- hiring processjob posting, job postings, application, resume review, screening
- Job Qualificationsqualifications, experience, skills, credentials, degree
- portfolio itemsresume, CV, projects, references, headshot
cover letterrésumé
Career summary document
CV · curriculum vitae · resume · work history · reference list
cover letterrejection letter
Written refusal notice
offer letter · callback · job offer · employment contract · job posting
cover letterresignation letter
Document announcing job departure
termination letter · exit interview · two weeks' notice · pink slip · severance agreement
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