cover letter

noun

: 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 As a job seeker, you’re expected to have a variety of tools to represent yourself – e.g., resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and more. —

Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 Candidates would submit a resume and cover letter, go through a few interviews, and hope for the best. —

Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2024 Flashing a polished resume, a sharp cover letter and a LinkedIn profile doesn’t guarantee a foot in the door. —

Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024 Send a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and at least two references to Register Local Editor Heather McRea at hmcrea@scng.com by 5 p.m. Friday, May 17. —

Heather McRea, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for cover letter

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