Finding a New Job: Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

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Course features
  • Category: Career Management
  • Course Length: 10 minutes
  • Series: Finding a New Job
  • Video Length: 4.5 minutes
  • Author: The URL dr
  • Resources: How to Write a Cover Letter Checklist
Course overview
In this micro course, we'll teach you how to apply best practices for writing a cover letter that gets your application noticed and selected from the candidate pile. 
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Course Learning Objectives
  • Identify how to differentiate your cover letter
  • Demonstrate how to structure your cover letter
  • Examine good and bad cover letter examples
  • Apply 5 cover letter writing tips
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Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.

Crafting an Effective Cover Letter

Tips for Writing a Cover Letter helps you take advantage of the opportunity to add context to your resume and shape the story you tell potential employers. Failing to include a cover letter when applying for a job can be a mistake. Many job seekers underestimate the power of a well-written cover letter to catch an employer’s attention, communicate their value, and stand out from the competition. Don’t be one of them!
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Video

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Knowledge Checks

Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.

Engaging Material

Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension. 

Business Soft Skills

Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.

Additional Resources

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Summary / Checklist

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Skills you'll learn in this course

Interview Skills

Professional Development

Business Writing

Kim Merritt

Kim Merritt, The URL dr, has been teaching and training the business community for over thirty years. Her company's line of business soft skill micro courses are a quick and effective way to master a new competency in fifteen minutes or less. 
Patrick Jones - Course author