Job Search Questions & Answers from the Experts at CV Genius

What is the point of a cover letter?

The point of a cover letter is to convince the reader that you’re the best fit for their open job by:

getting their attention with a catchy opening paragraph (e.g., by dropping the name of a company contact or highlighting a relevant accomplishment)
emphasising your most job-relevant skills, experience, and achievements
adding to (rather than repeating) the information you presented on your CV
following proper cover letter formatting

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