If crafting a fresh cover letter for every application is daunting, you should consider using a template for your cover letters, but if you do, you’ll have be subtle about it.

Here’s how to “template-tize” your resume, cover letters, thank you notes, and networking messages without actually sounding like a template. Create a templated “master resume” ...

The goal is to demonstrate the match between the job requirements and your skills/qualifications. It’s important to target and customize your cover letter to the company and to link your unique ...

1. Your cover letter is too long Recruiters are busy — and just like for everyone else, their attention spans are shorter, said Marc Cenedella, founder of Leet Resumes (leet.co) in New York.

When applying for a job or internship, companies could ask you to send in several documents, such as a resume or work samples. In many cases, you may also have to include a cover letter for an ...