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The worst part of writing a cover letter is getting started.
But it’s so important to make sure your cover letter stands out and impresses. Here’s why:
83 percent of recruiters and hiring managers consider a cover letter to be very important in the hiring process.
It gets better. The same 83 percent of the hiring decision-makers surveyed said a great cover letter could convince them to schedule an interview with an applicant— even if the applicant’s resume wasn’t good enough to stand on its own.
We designed The 60-Minute Cover Letter to help everyone get started, get their creativity flowing, and get the cover letter done.
But that’s not all. This course is created to allow you to show who you are in your cover letter—to tell your career story—past, present, and future.
+ You just don’t feel like writing one, so you’re not getting any interview requests.
+ You don’t know what to include, what’s relevant, and what’s TMI.
+ You haven’t been able to answer the question about WHY you want the jobs you’re applying to.
+ You’ve been sending the same cover letter for three years—and you suspect it might be stale.
+ You don’t believe cover letters have an impact.
If any (or all) of these sound familiar, check out the video below
Cover letters are crucial to the application and hiring process—even (and maybe especially so) when they’re not “required”.
Most job applicants don’t like writing cover letters, either. When they aren’t explicitly required, only 35 percent of applicants take the time to write a cover letter.
77 percent of hiring professionals said they would give preference to a candidate who sent a cover letter, even if they weren’t required to send it.
Even when they aren’t required, 71 percent of recruiters still expect to see one. Think of this as the first “hidden test” of a job application process.
Hiring professionals use cover letters to gauge why applicants are interested in their organization, to explain a career transition, or to expand on professional achievements.
+ How to get started writing your cover letter.
+ More about who you are and the events and experiences that have shaped your career.
+ How to identify and apply your transferable skills.
+ How to explain career gaps, career transitions, or career aspirations.
+ How to place yourself within the role you’re applying for—and communicate to the hiring manager.
+ How to research a company or organization to impress when they ask the question, “Why [This Company]?"
+ How to write a cover letter that dazzles while being honest, engaging, and thoughtful.
+ 3 step-by-step video tutorial lessons to get you started writing your cover letter, to draw lines and connections from your personal life to your career, and to plot out your aspirations as it pertains to the future of your career.
+ Assistive prompts and timers to help you stay on track to create a dynamic cover letter from scratch
+ 30+ page intelligent workbook that helps you to transform loose, stream-of-consciousness musings into a thoughtful and precise cover letter.
+ Access to all of our best cover letter resources to apply to your masterpiece.
+ A certificate of course completion + a step-by-step guide on how to list it on your resume and LinkedIn
+ Cover letter examples with corresponding job posts
+ Resources for polishing your cover letter once it's written
The entire hiring process is a necessary pain. With online job boards, companies can receive hundreds (or even thousands) of applications that they simply cannot review.
Your cover letter is your chance to put a special personal touch to your career—to explain the “how” and “why” to the “what” in your resume.
Your cover letter is the first longer piece of communication that can show an organization your keenness to obtain employment.
The cover letter is a surefire way to get your “foot in the door” in the event that hiring managers or recruiters don’t require them. By penning one, you’re immediately ahead of 65 percent of other applicants, on average.
And don’t take it from us.
Here are some transformations from real-life students.
+ 3 step-by-step video tutorial lessons to get you started writing your cover letter, to draw lines and connections from your personal life to your career, and to plot out your aspirations as it pertains to the future of your career.
+ Assistive prompts and timers to help you stay on track to create a dynamic cover letter from scratch
+ 30+ page intelligent workbook that helps you to transform loose, stream-of-consciousness musings into a thoughtful and precise cover letter.
+ Access to all of our best cover letter resources to apply to your masterpiece.
When does this course start?
The course materials will become available when you purchase the course.
When does the course end?
It's a completely self-paced online course—you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like—across any (and all) devices you own.
Who teaches this course?
Career Contessa is the only career site built inclusively for women. Our Content Director, Caileen Holden, teaches the course.
What are the software requirements for this course?
You will also need access to the Internet to download the course files and stream the videos.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us within the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
How long is this course?
The 60-Minute Cover Letter has 3 Lessons, running a total time of just over one hour.
How much does this course cost?
The cost of The 60-Minute Cover Letter is $27—and, you'll get a free downloadable workbook to use as you're taking the course + access to the Career Contessa community on Facebook, to connect with other students and professionals eager to cultivate fulfilling careers.
Can I share this course with my friends?
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