Writing your resume to showcase your unique set of skills and experiences is one thing, but for many job seekers, the process of narrating a cover letter is a daunting task fraught with self-doubt and confusion.
Writing a cover letter tends to elicit anxiety because it is a more personal form of communication. The letter must compel the hiring agent to take that next step: read your resume. Therefore, the importance of the cover letter is essential to a potential job offer.
As you may have already discovered, some employers will not require a cover letter, some will, and still others will leave it as optional. With the obvious exception of the first instance, you should always include a cover letter with your resume and application. Here’s why:
