Over the course of my career, I’ve read probably tens of thousands of cover letters. (And yes, that’s as boring as it sounds.

Somebody hiring you for a job will skim your resume, or may use an applicant tracking system to review it, but they will read your cover letter if considering you for a position. Resumes are a ...

A cover letter is a formal document submitted alongside a job application or CV. Here's a guide on how to write a cover ...

Cover letters are your opportunity to expand on the information in your resume. It should detail exactly how and why you would add value to their organization and illustrate your communication and ...

Resumes, cover letters and writing samples are the first, and sometimes only, opportunity to make a positive impression on an employer. They must be perfect. Your entire work history and educational ...

So you've written a perfectly polished CV and are ready to start sending it out to potential employers. If you want to stand out from the crowd, you can add a personalised cover letter that ...

A resume is a career document that serves as a summary of your personal information, your relevant skills, educational background and work experience. Most employers will ask for a resume when you ...

Join us for top tips on the major dos and don'ts of CVs and cover letters, how to get started and what to do once you've hit send. Hello and welcome to The BBC Bitesize Careers Podcast. This is ...