We like to believe that a resume without a cover letter is like Lennon without McCartney. It just feels incomplete.
In this exhaustive yet minimalist infographic, we start off by clarifying what a cover letter is. We then specify the key differences between a resume and a cover letter.
Once these basics are addressed, we continue with a brief 5-step guide you can follow for crafting a job-winning cover letter. We break down each paragraph in a cover letter and mention its importance and context in the overall job application process.
To summarize the key ideas from our original post, the first paragraph in a cover letter will give an introduction while explicitly stating your interest in a specific profile. Keep it crisp and start off by mentioning the number of years of experience you have. Mention your current/last profile and set the tone for the subsequent two paragraphs.