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.
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Your cover letter is an opportunity to expand on this narrative.
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The platform is transparent about salary and equity, and users can apply with a simple profile— no cover letter required.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Tailor Your Résumé To Your Ideal Role Customize your application, résumé and cover letter for the specific company and role.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Removing the historic hotels would allow the new building to be set well back from Collins, its application cover letter to the city states.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The platform is transparent about salary and equity, and users can apply with a simple profile— no cover letter required.
—Julia Korn, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Tailor Your Résumé To Your Ideal Role Customize your application, résumé and cover letter for the specific company and role.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Removing the historic hotels would allow the new building to be set well back from Collins, its application cover letter to the city states.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Cover letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20letter. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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