Writing a Cover Letter

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Free Online Course: Writing a Cover Letter provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for Less than 1 hour of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Writing a Cover Letter is taught by Jenny Foss.

Overview
  • Learn how to write a cover letter that helps you dazzle potential employers and land interviews. Explore the elements of a killer cover letter and how to get it in the right hands.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Why cover letters matter—or do they?
    1. Understanding the Audience for Your Cover Letter
    • Three things decision makers look for
    2. How to Craft a Killer Cover Letter: Start to Finish
    • The anatomy of a killer cover letter
    • The lead (and how to nail it)
    • Direct evidence: Show how you line up
    • The strong close
    3. How to Get Your Cover Letter into the Right Hands
    • Why relying on an online portal is unwise
    • How to get your cover letter to the decision makers