5 job application cover-letter disasters. By Dave Johnson. April 7, 2013 / 3:44 PM EDT ... Your cover letter tells me things about your personality that aren't apparent in the resume.

Writing a job-application cover letter? Hook ’em from the start . July 11, 2019 at 6:00 am Updated July 11, 2019 at 10:09 am . By . Karen Burns. Special to Seattle Times Explore.

Before writing your cover letter, it’s important to research the company and the specific job you are applying for. This will help you tailor your letter to the industry and position.

Dear Terri: A cover letter is your opportunity to introduce yourself to a prospective employer, expand upon and personalize your resume, provide the narrative your resume does not often allow, and ...