Cover Letter Guides

Tips and advice to write a compelling cover letter.

A woman in a modern office focuses intently as she types on a laptop, crafting a cover letter for internal positions or promotions.

How to Write a Cover Letter for Internal Positions or Promotions (Examples & Tips)

A cover letter for internal positions or promotions should highlight your achievements, growth, and readiness for a new role. See a step-by-step guide and examples.

Kirsten Chorpenning
Two people shake hands across a desk during a job interview. On the desk between them lies a cover letter.

Are Cover Letters Necessary? When You Do & Don’t Need One

Wondering, "Are cover letters necessary in 2026?" Read more to learn when they matter, when to skip them, and what hiring managers actually look for today.

Kirsten Chorpenning
Woman sitting at a kitchen counter reviewing documents while working on a laptop, representing writing a cover letter and resume.

Cover Letter vs Resume: What’s the Difference & Do You Need Both?

Learn the key differences between a cover letter and resume, what to include in each, and when you need both. Get templates, examples, and tips for each document.

Elizabeth Muenzen
Person typing on a laptop at a desk, with the screen displaying a text document, representing writing or editing a cover letter.

How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? Ideal Length, Tips, & Examples

How long should a cover letter be? Learn the ideal cover letter length (250–400 words) and get expert tips on structure and formatting to make every word count.

Elizabeth Muenzen
How to Write a Cover Letter With No Experience (Template & Examples)

How to Write a Cover Letter With No Experience (Template & Examples)

Learn how to write a cover letter with no experience. Find a step-by-step guide, template, and examples for recent graduates and first-time job seekers.

Kirsten Chorpenning

How to Write a Cover Letter With No Experience (Template & Examples)
How to Write a Motivation Letter: Examples & Tips
How to Write a Cover Letter for Internal Positions or Promotions (Examples & Tips)
Are Cover Letters Necessary? When You Do & Don’t Need One
Cover Letter vs Resume: What’s the Difference & Do You Need Both?
How Long Should a Cover Letter Be? Ideal Length, Tips, & Examples
How to Write a Consulting Cover Letter – with Example
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