Use a business-letter format and stick to one page of 3-5 paragraphs. Like a résumé, each cover letter you write should be tailored to the specific position and employer to align with the organization ...

"The purpose of a cover letter is to say, 'Hi, let me introduce myself and tell you why I'd like to work for you, your company, or in this role." Cover letters are much more personal than resumes—the ...

D ear SIR/MADAM—You asked for a short cover letter to accompany my application to work in your sales department. I could spend time telling you that your company is the one place I have always ...