cover letter

noun

US
: a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it
Always include a cover letter with your résumé.

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They've been told for two decades to tailor every resume, to optimize every submission for the applicant tracking system, to write the cover letter the algorithm wants to see. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 When Epstein’s appointment was announced, his political leanings – his cover letter for the role laid out an explicitly conservative vision – as well as his relative lack of experience rankled many FIU law faculty members. — Austin Horn july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Tubbs’s application consisted of a cover letter and a copy of his rap sheet, listing his arrests. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Beyond resumes, DashResume includes unlimited cover letter creation, resume scoring tools, PDF exports, and the ability to create multiple versions of your resume for different industries or positions. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cover letter

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“Cover letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20letter. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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