Crafting a cover letter is essential to get the job. getty. I Googled the phrase “I hate writing cover letters” and got over 40 million results.

The cover letter is your opportunity to own the narrative, to tell the hiring manager why you're a great fit for the job and passionate about getting an opportunity to prove yourself.

These days, many job applications require a cover letter to accompany a CV when applying for a post. Let’s find out what information should be included in this all-important document.

Writing cover letters is a boring but necessary part of job hunting. Here's are some tips on how to craft one that catches the hiring manager's attention (in a good way).

Most companies receive an average 250+ applications per job. As such, the opening paragraph of your cover letter will either prompt recruiters to read your application or move on to the next ...

To whom do you address a cover letter when you are applying for a job — someone in HR or the hiring manager? And how do you find that person’s name, or can you use “To whom it may concern”?