When Danny Chajon applied at PFI Advisors, he was able to tell us, in his cover letter, that his wife works in operations for a $4.5 billion RIA.

Your cover letter should be addressed to the hiring manager by name whenever possible. If it’s not readily available, a few minutes of googling or searching LinkedIn should uncover it.

Your cover letter is key to getting your foot in the door, recruiters and a former McKinsey manager said. They recommended demonstrating problem-solving skills and leadership abilities, and ...