A cover letter is intended to complement the résumé that follows, not repeat its content. Build your case for yourself in three to four paragraphs and never let the letter run more than one page.

Cover Letters/Emails Preparing an interesting and effective cover letter is not easy, but a well-written letter or introductory email can make the difference between your resume being reviewed or not.

Below, the full cover letter submitted to NYU, redacted where necessary. But one quick note on all the side laughter: Remember that not all of those e-mails were sarcastic.Finding a capable ...