Cover letters. You hear how important they are to landing a job, but how crucial are they really?
Often jobseekers think of their cover letters as the introductory document in their application. But most recruiters will actually read your CV first.
Once you’ve piqued their curiosity with your killer credentials, your cover letter becomes the primary way for them to get a feel for you as a potential colleague.
Your cover letter is your closing argument as to why someone should hire — or at least interview — you. And there is little there is little debate that a poorly written cover letter can land an otherwise strong application in the garbage bin.
By attending this Devex Career Webinar, you will get the insight you need to make cover letter writing less daunting going forward. During the event you will learn:
- 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
Devex Career Webinars are 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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