Cracking the Code: How to Write a Cover Letter That Makes Employers Want to Talk to You

Many people wonder whether cover letters are worth writing, whether anyone reads them, and what their purpose is in comparison with the resume. 

This presentation will clear up these common questions about the role of a cover letter within the job search, and how a cover letter is constructed. 

We will also clear up some common myths about cover letters, and contrast these with what the ideal role of a cover letter is. We will make a few direct connections between the letter, the resume, and the elevator pitch and discuss how to streamline these three key tools. 

Last but not least, we will discuss how a cover letter can be used to enhance the story the job seeker is telling, the core components of a cover letter, and how to build one.

Lilly-Marie Lamar is a career advisor for Ivy Exec. She provided career advice to college students and professionals in the U.S. and abroad, and was a Fulbright scholar. Lilly-Marie has a degree in education from Columbia University.