How to Write a Cover Letter That Sounds Like YOU (and Gets Noticed)

I hate cover letters. They add so much stress to the already uncomfortable and grueling job hunt. Every time I'm writing one, I find myself wondering: Do people even read these?
Unfortunately, the answer is "yes." But, there are some ways to make the process a little less terrible. I asked Amy Gallo, Harvard Business Review editor and author of "How to Write a Cover Letter," for her advice. From doing the research, to starting off strong, to emphasizing your value — Gallo taught me exactly what I need to do to get my cover letters noticed by hiring managers. I even wrote a new cover letter that has her blessing.

00:00 The pain is real...
00:40 How it Usually Goes
01:18 Meet our Expert, Amy Gallo
01:36 Length
01:53 Do the Research
02:12 Keep it Current
02:30 Find a Name
03:10 Start Strong
03:28 STEAL THIS OPENER
03:59 Emphasize Your Value
04:10 Two Qualities to Mention
04:25 What if I don't have enough experience??
04:49 Convey Enthusiasm, Not Desperation
05:19 Find a Proofreader
06:03 OK, here I go...
06:37 Feedback Sesh
07:46 See the Improvement!

Produced by Andy Robinson, Elainy Mata, Kelsey Alpaio
Video by Andy Robinson
Editing by Andy Robinson
Animation and Design by Alex Belser and Karen Player

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[CoreyAnderson-lc]

This was beautiful for some one that graduated in 2003, part of generation X and has years of experience in HVAc and Construction. Ik my audience is a new one, short attentions span and ik this will span my career path exponentially thnx for the advice. God speed and blessing to Harvard and Elainey Mata, and Amy Gallo.

[twicelands]

6:46 The "audio jungle" took me out lmao but this video's super helpful!

[TORULEZ]

Love and appreciate this video! With this level of commitment, it may be challenging to produce a dedicated CV for every job level. I wonder if one can make a generic template for those applications.

[mikes_._cent]

I am sure I never wrote one of a cover letter well, so thank you for the ideas.
;-)

[FCTrinese]

Honestly, it's a poor cover letter.
Too much text.

[FCTrinese]

How did she get her job if she didn't know how to write a cover letter in the first place?

[reaper]

We’re not writing cover letters, they can take their job and shove it 🤷‍♂️