Not sure what a cover letter actually does? A cover letter introduces you to your employer and highlights your interests, education, and experience. Cover letters provide an important human touch to complement a resume, which can be impersonal at times.

When Should You Send A Cover Letter?

The answer is very simple. Always send a cover letter with your resume. It is a very important letter of introduction and should be sent with any resume you send.

Build Your Cover Letter Step By Step

If you follow the steps below you should be able to create a good cover letter. But don't be afraid to ask for help in the Career Center! Or even give it to a Write Place consultant or your roommate. It's always better to have another pair of eyes look over your writing before you send it.

Use our guide to writing cover letters from the very beginning or pick up somewhere in the middle, depending on what you need.