cover letters
Job pitch documents
A cover letter accompanies a resume or job application, introducing the applicant and explaining their interest in the position.
Unlike the resume's bare facts, the cover letter allows personality and persuasion: Her cover letter highlighted why she was drawn to the company's mission.
The form has migrated from paper to email, though the name persists.
Career summary document
- job applicationFormal request for employment
- hiringGiving someone work
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
- candidatePerson seeking selection
position · vacancy · employer · applicant · job description · work history · tailored · submission
Learned competencies
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- qualificationsProof of competence
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
- achievementsCompleted goals worth noting
expertise · strengths · accomplishments · education · certifications · competencies · portfolio · references
Expression of goodwill
- openingGap or start
- greetingExpression of welcome
- closingFinal stage of something
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
introduction · body · conclusion · formatting · letterhead · enclosure · address · date
Powerfully engaging or persuasive
- convincingAble to persuade
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- eloquentFluent and persuasive
impactful · memorable · confident · enthusiastic · authentic · tailored · specific · concise
Preliminary section or presentation
- first impressionInstant assessment of someone
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- connectionA joining or relation
context · intent · rapport · personal touch · humanizing · storytelling · motivation · cultural fit
resume
Career summary document
- job applicationFormal request for employment
- hiringGiving someone work
- recruitmentSeeking new personnel
candidate · position · vacancy · employer · applicant · job description · work history · tailored · submission · HR
skills
Learned competencies
- experiencePractical knowledge from life
- qualificationsProof of competence
- credentialsEvidence of qualification or identity
achievements · expertise · strengths · accomplishments · education · certifications · competencies · portfolio · references · fit
salutation
Expression of goodwill
signature · introduction · body · conclusion · formatting · letterhead · enclosure · address · date · subject line
compelling
Powerfully engaging or persuasive
- convincingAble to persuade
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
eloquent · impactful · memorable · confident · enthusiastic · authentic · tailored · specific · concise · professional tone
introduction
Preliminary section or presentation
- first impressionInstant assessment of someone
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- attentionFocused mental awareness
connection · context · intent · rapport · personal touch · humanizing · storytelling · motivation · cultural fit · personality
- hiringhiring, job, interview, resume, application
- career servicescareer coaching, career counseling, mentoring, career centers, job coaching
- job marketjobs, employment, job seekers, job search, job hunting
- business writingemails, memos, business writing, reports, letters
- correspondenceletters, handwritten letters, family letters, missives, thank you letters
- job fairsrecruiters, employers, job seekers, jobseekers, resumes
cover lettersresumes
Job applicants' summaries
CVs · reference lists · portfolios · transcripts · curriculum vitae
cover lettersoffer letters
Written proposals of admission
hiring decisions · employment contracts · acceptance letters · exit interviews · pink slips
cover lettersresignation letters
Formal job-leaving documents
exit interviews · severance agreements · two weeks' notice · letters of recommendation
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