cover letter

noun

US

: a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it

Always include a cover letter with your résumé.

Examples of cover letter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The window for Gen Zers to submit their resume and cover letter is closing in less than a week—and those who apply will be entering an increasingly crowded applicant pool. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

So, when is a cover letter worth writing and what makes one stand out? — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

When Epstein’s appointment was announced, his political leanings – his cover letter for the role laid out an explicitly conservative vision – as well as his relative lack of experience rankled many FIU law faculty members. — Austin Horn july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Tubbs’s application consisted of a cover letter and a copy of his rap sheet, listing his arrests. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

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