How to Write a Cover Letter
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Not sure how to write a cover letter? In this video, we walk through each part of a cover letter sample, explain how a cover letter boosts your application and review the best cover letter format. Since cover letters are a chance to say why you're a great fit for a role and how a job links to your professional goals or background, they're worth the extra effort. Remember, the smallest moves are sometimes the smartest!
Follow this easy format for a great cover letter:
1. Header: Include the date, your name, address, and other contact information
2. Greeting: Try to address the hiring manager by name. If you can’t, use “Dear Hiring Manager”.
3. First Paragraph: This is your attention getter! Enthusiastically tell the employer why you’re applying for the job. Include why you’re excited and how the role lines up with your career goals. Make your cover letter stand out with these powerful starters: go.indeed.com/7-powerful-cover-letter-starts
4. Middle Paragraph: This is where you get to dig into your most relevant experience. Don’t simply repeat the bullet points on your resume; highlight your specific qualifications and skills that make you a perfect fit for the job.
5. Third Paragraph: Thank the employer and take this opportunity to clarify any potential questions like long gaps in employment. Be sure to thank the employer and close with a complimentary, but formal close and signature. See more examples of how to close a cover letter: go.indeed.com/cover_letter_closer_examples
5. Make sure to proofread your cover letter. Use this cover letter checklist before hitting submit: go.indeed.com/cover-letter-checkllist
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Пікірлер: 231
I still have NO idea what to write, but at least I understand the format. Wish these things were taught in schooling.
@luandaalima
Жыл бұрын
Hi Star! I can make a perfect cover letter for you for only $10. Just reply me and I will send you my e-mail. Cheers.
@danitapia8881
4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It feels nice to know that I am not alone here. I swear trying to write a cover letter gives me anxiety because I also assume that it is not good enough or that it is wrong altogether.
@BlueStinger475
2 ай бұрын
@@danitapia8881 I failed this one assignment because I had no idea what to write. I fully understand the anxiety. Fortunately I can redo it but I still don't know what to write
@danitapia8881
2 ай бұрын
@@BlueStinger475 I had to write one for a college course (along with resume and CV) before and it sucked. The teacher had us (the students) grade each others work so I think the girl that did mine went easy on me. ugggh the stress
@s_ec_r_et5008
2 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m at highschool… my English teacher is asking us to write this shit… seems like when I get there I’ll know what to do… YAY! If only this wasn’t THE LAST FUCKING DAY OF SCHOOL :v This is just her giving us work bc she wasn’t able to come to school today 😒
This is actually a lot better to understand than most videos I've seen. I love using indeed so much.
@Indeed
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! We are glad you enjoyed it. -CL
@kuuly3334
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@sohaibalkhalfah1780
2 жыл бұрын
i agree it’s easy to understand in these Videos
@TRAPEDUNDERVENEZUELA
2 жыл бұрын
rt
@Sausage_Burgler420
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m saying!
This is insanely helpful and well explained for such a short video. As Einstein said: "If you can't explain something simply, you just don't know it well enough." and this video nails the simplicity!
This is real quality stop motion animation, good for you for thinking outside of the box! It's so much more interesting.
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Joshua! We are so glad you enjoyed the video. - KT
as a job seeker who is actively looking a job, watching this video helps me a lot on writing my own cover letters 💗 thank you so much for this cover letter writing tips, Indeed! 💗
As someone who just needed something quick before submitting an application, this is spot on and fun to watch! It absolutely hits the mark!
This was alot more helpful, than any other video I've seen on KZread about cover letters. Short & easy to understand.
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! -CC
These types of formats for teaching are needed now more than ever before in this day and age. Thanks!
@Indeed
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you so much for watching! Definitely check out the rest of our channel for videos on interview skills, resume tips, and so much more.
A lot of work just to get work
@dominiqueih
Ай бұрын
I know for real
@boredfive3001
Ай бұрын
@@dominiqueih I've submitted so many resumes with a cover letter attached. Not one single job hired me. I guess there's an absorbent amount of people applying for jobs with "better credentials". Good thing I have money, i'm just not trying to lose it. Which is why I am looking for work in the first place. However it just seems like never ending cycle of applying and getting rejected. Only had one interview after submitting my resume and it wasn't even a real interview. It was pre-recorded. No follow up. My best advice is find a trade, a family member that can get you hired at their place of work, or be an entrepreneur. Because there are no jobs available even if the jobs say their hiring. The market is over saturated.
@NC_BamBam
Ай бұрын
it’s 3 paragraphs. That’s like 10 mins of your time.
Excellent video, straight to the point with great examples and extremely easy to follow!
Things appear to be more beautiful when it gets simplified. Thank you, Indeed !
Thank you!! I'm using this for a project that I have to do in English (I have to write a resume and cover letter for a fictional character from a book)!! This helps me quite a lot!!
This is so beautiful and efficient at the same time, thank you
Thanks you so much for not putting a background music during the main conversation!
I’ve been putting off a cover letter for a while. It’s time to finally lock in. I didn’t expect indeed’s guide to be that good though
A quick and easy to understand video, thank you.
super simple, yet affective !
@Indeed
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it! -CL
Straight to the point, just how i like my cup of tea
This is a good video about how to write a great cover letter. Thank you for sharing.
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Carmen! -CC
This was perfect, thank you!
I'm writing an english test tomorrow with a cover letter so this video really helps me understanding this
Genuinely VERY helpful, thank you Indeed.
Awesome video. Thank you for making it.
This was so easy to understand! Thank you so much for a great video.
Thanks!!! Need to write one tomorrow!!!!!
Simple and perfect letter.
This is simple and great.
Thank you so much. Very helpful
this videos are great to have enough knowledge about Indeed
Why should I write a paragraph about myself...…..lol...….everything is mentioned in the resume with headline points and that's easy to understand...…we need a job in the workplace, not a creative story-telling position in any media/podcast...…..hihihi 😄
Wow, this is the best cover I have ever seen!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Absolutely precise and holistic. Thank you.
@Indeed
11 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! If you need additional cover letter help, check out our playlist here: kzread.info/head/PL6qIzGkkiXFH4FM09PFM6nal8RFuDmS90
Indeed just taught me more in less than two minutes than the obligatory 6 hours of videos that my college gave me.
@Indeed
6 ай бұрын
So happy we could be of help to you! If you want even more tips, check out our playlist here: kzread.info/head/PL6qIzGkkiXFHFE4fToxnH-3-8i3lvxbxf
THat's a very well made video! Love the art direction
I loved this! Very informative, creative, and entertaining! Thank you!
@Indeed
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
Quick, easy and to the point. Like it alot!
@luandaalima
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mattew! I can make a perfect cover letter for you for only $10.Just reply me and I will send you my e-mail. Cheers.
Short but very informative video 👌🏻
I'm learning English and this video helped me too much to my Writing. Thanks :3
@nitishpundir5474
3 жыл бұрын
same here
Very well explain, it's foolproof, thank you very much!
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! -CC
This is incredibly helpful. Thanks very much.
@Indeed
Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Check out our playlist here for more additional help: kzread.info/head/PL6qIzGkkiXFEeNoj2cZbcwzD9yUPAv7ax
Thanks for the tip
This was really helpful
Where I live you only send the CV so it is the 1st time I know about the cover letter. Thanks.
Method of loci! Nice! 👊🏾
Wow! The easiest 2 minutes of your life understanding how to successfully and meaningfully write a cover letter! Thanks so much for this!
@_quixote
21 күн бұрын
I agree. Good luck on your job searching :)
@streiya
21 күн бұрын
@@_quixote thanks for the kind words!
This was helpful, thanks!
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it, Nicky! -CC
Cover letters are so important !! Never had a problem finding a job because I do cover letters where I explain why I’m fit for the job. 🎉
@user-xn8sc2ql6d
6 күн бұрын
Can u write from me my cover letter as English teacher plz I need it .
Great, straightforward video 😊
Thanks for the tips u shared
Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.
was great I liked it 👍
this helped alot tysmm
Yay I am indeed applying for an engineer position thanks so much XD
hell ya, this is very effective info.
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE VIDEO. Easy to understand and straightforward thank you)
This video is so cute!!
Tremendous Work❤
God Bless You! Thank You! 🙏✝️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
It’s incredibly silly for an employer to require this when all they have to do is stop being lazy and review your résumé that you already submitted, but I’m very grateful for this explanation.
Pulling out all the stops INDEED! I love it!
Thank you
Thank you I kinda struggle with forming a good cover letter
Amazing tips Subscribed❤️
@Indeed
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing! If you need any additional tips, check out our playlist here: kzread.info/head/PL6qIzGkkiXFH4FM09PFM6nal8RFuDmS90
Bold of you to assume I am skilled at anything
Great video and explanation, The character is built kinda funny though and kept throwing me off.
lovely !
I'm using this to study
Thank you Lady
my lecture reccomended this vid..
As others have been saying, great video. Concise and short!
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! -CC
Thanks!
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! -CC
In the middle paragraph what if the person doesn't have experience.
Thank u
Good tips
More than helpful animation
Excellent
Who else is here cause of COVID?
@clincpb8903
3 жыл бұрын
You.
thanks
This is very helpful
@Indeed
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance!
she scares me
@ifeanyipaschal2614
4 ай бұрын
Then, you aren't ready to get a job yet 😂😂
@RealPaPanda
4 ай бұрын
@@ifeanyipaschal2614 ouch
@veckie
3 ай бұрын
straight men are often afraid of women, that’s fine
@clarkialouis8655
3 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@fabiansimpson2022
Ай бұрын
But she knows !
Thank you for this, it is straight to the point! However, what can I write if I don’t have any achievements? Please help! 🙏🏼 Thank you!
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
Do you mean you don't have much experience? Here is a resource that may help you - indeedhi.re/31L851Z. -CC
awesome
Apart from this precious information, Can you tell how such animations are made please?
@luandaalima
Жыл бұрын
Hi Aymar. I can make a perfect cover letter for you for only $10. Just reply me and I will send you my e-mail. Cheers.
7,000th like apparently 😃 Hopefully this information can help me snag an IT job.
@luandaalima
Жыл бұрын
Hi Pop. I can make a perfect cover letter for you for only $10. Just reply to me and I will send you my e-mail. Cheers.
How do i do one for a graduate where i have 0 experience other than uni projects. Other than that this video was very helpful
Would you be willing to make your video closed captioned to be more accessible to all people? I teach a college class on Career Planning and would love to include this great video for my students but because it's not closed captioned, I can't. If there is another way that I am missing, please let me know.
@finleycamp7971
3 жыл бұрын
It does have closed captions but you have to activate them. In the bottom right there should be a [cc] button right beside the settings button, if you click the [cc] button it should activate the closed captions. Hope this helps!
Oui je suis coach
But even if you have all your details in the CV, still have to write them in the cover letter?
Such a Clear and Simple Video. Great Work!.
@luandaalima
Жыл бұрын
Hi Glenn. I can make a perfect cover letter for you for only $10. Just reply me and I will send you my e-mail. Cheers.
Super cute animation!!!! I love this! it's also very informative. Btw I'd like to recommend a tool to anyone who wants to put all their accomplishments in one dashboard with no limit of upload unlike a regular resume. It allows anyone to send a custom job pitch like video presentations to employers other than a cover letter. It's the digital portfolio platform of Sizigi. It def helped me land interviews!!!
Slay 💅
I'm confused, the introduction is informal however the examples on indeed's website are the opposite.
👏🏻👏🏻💯
Cover letter is the same as application letter??
Great video, but 0:21 why did she just leave the microwave? That's a bit reckless
Cover letter is mail body or we should add it as a attached file?? Thanks
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nusrat, if you are referring to sending your cover letter in an email, then it should be an attached file. -CC
I basically have a job now
shes fit
Why she got a fupa?
Can this be used for any type of job? (e.g. Fast food employee, accountant, etc.)
@patricknoonan2637
3 жыл бұрын
It could be the hiring manger wants to know about why did you apply to this job. Does that help
@Indeed
3 жыл бұрын
There might be some niche jobs that are exceptions, but generally the tips here can be used when submitting a cover letter for most roles. -CC