Which is more important, your cover letter or your CV?
Although a majority of recruiters will read your CV first to assess your experience, once you’ve piqued their curiosity, your cover letter becomes the primary way for them to get a feel for you as a person and whether you will be a good cultural fit.
During this Devex Career Webinar, we will take a deep dive into how to write an effective cover letter and share tips to make the process a less daunting part of your search.
Cover Letters 101 will help you decide:
Cover Letters 101 will help you decide:
- What to include in your cover letter
- How to find a balance between CV highlights and personal content
- How to structure your message
- Effective tailoring and use of keywords
- Top cover letter do’s and don’ts
Participants will also get a special discount on Devex CV Writing after the event.
Devex Career Webinars are open exclusively for our members with a Career Account. If you haven't upgraded yet, you can do so below as part of your registration for the event.
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Kate Warren - Moderator
Senior Director & Editor, Devex Recruitment and Careers Kate Warren is the senior director and editor of careers and recruiting content at Devex. With more than a decade of international development recruitment experience working with NGOs, consulting firms and donor agencies, she has a finger on the pulse of hiring trends across the industry and insider knowledge on what it takes to break in and keep advancing once you do.
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