4 Ways to Make Writing Cover Letters Suck Less

If there’s one thing that all job seekers have in common, it’s that they hate writing cover letters. With a passion.

But why? It’s not like they’re very long. And when you really think about it, they’re not that difficult. But something about that step between the resume and interview gets people really, really irritated

Is there a way to make this process suck less? Yes! So, take a deep breath, relax and try one of these ideas for making the process a little bit better.

Problem: You Think It’s Boring

To you, the worst part about writing cover letters is how formulaic they feel. You’re tired of writing the same letter over and over, slightly tailored for each position, and you’re tired of sounding like a robot. Especially if you’re working off of a template, things can get dull fast. Read more...