[Job-Discussions] Cover Letters

[Julie McGinnity]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone else struggle with cover letters? I have been told that
cover letters are supposed to be one page, super specific, and full of
language that reflects the specific job posting. My university career
office also believes in something called a form cover letter. We learn
new things every day, but I'm still questioning this concept.

When I write a cover letter and give it to someone for critiques, they
usually tell me that I'm too wordy and yet not specific enough. I'm
much better at more creative writing, not writing that puts me in a
little box. But I want to feel confident in my cover letter writing
skills. I'll be applying for internships pretty steadily for a few
months, and then next year I'll be applying for jobs.

Has anyone got this cover letter thing down to a science? Has anyone
gotten good, useful cover letter advice that actually helps? Has
anyone just thrown caution to the winds and started writing cover
letters that reflect you but may not be a repeat of the job
description?


Thanks, and have a good evening!
Julie


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Julie A. McGinnity
MM Vocal Performance, 2015; American University Washington College of
Law, JD Candidate 2023