How to write a cover letter that gets read
- Open with the job and a hook. Say which role you're applying for and give one reason you're a strong fit, in the first two sentences.
- Prove it with results. Pick two or three achievements that match the job advert, with numbers where you can: “cut month-end closing from 8 days to 5”.
- Show you know the company. Mention something specific: a product, a value, recent news, and why it matters to you.
- Close with a next step. Thank them, say you'd welcome an interview, and mention that your CV is attached.
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