What does cover letter mean?

Definitions for cover letter
cov·er let·ter

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word cover letter.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. covering letter, cover letternoun

    a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information

Wiktionary

  1. cover letternoun

    A letter or written communication that serves to introduce an accompanying document; especially, a letter that introduces a résumé or curriculum vitae.

Wikipedia

  1. Cover letter

    A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter, or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to or accompanying another document such as a résumé or a curriculum vitae.

ChatGPT

  1. cover letter

    A cover letter is a written document typically sent along with a resume or CV during a job application. It serves as a personal introduction, highlighting the applicant's skills, qualifications, and reasons for interest in the specific role or company. It is an opportunity for the applicant to provide additional information, not captured in their resume or CV, that may convince the hiring manager or recruiter of their suitability for the job. The content and format often varies depending on the industry, job, and individual applicant.

Wikidata

  1. Cover letter

    A cover letter, covering letter, motivation letter, motivational letter or a letter of motivation is a letter of introduction attached to, or accompanying another document such as a résumé or curriculum vitae.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cover letter in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cover letter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of cover letter in a Sentence

  1. Vicki Salemi:

    The cover letter is valuable real estate, it could be a way to say :' During the pandemic, I decided to switch my career path leveraging my top strengths and skills of XYZ and that's why I am interested in pursuing this job, because I think I would be an asset to your organization.'.

  2. Charles de LEUSSE:

    The cover letter is seen by our actions. (La lettre de motivation se voit par nos actions)”

  3. Vicki Salemi:

    Connect the dots for the recruiter, especially when they are only looking at your resume and cover letter for literally less than five seconds.


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