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Cover Letters and Resumes: A package deal

Cover letters are a critical component of your career toolkitEven when they are not "required", they are strongly recommended because they are how you...

  • Introduce yourself to the hiring committee/manager
  • Communicate sincerity and interest in the position and organization to which you're applying
  • Paint a written picture of your professional fit for the position 
  • Connect your experience and skills to the job requirements
  • Add depth and perspective to your application 

On-Demand Resources

View cover letter samples and explore tips onHandshake 

Appointments

Schedule a cover letter review appointment with a career advisor from Chapman's Career Team 

Chapman Career AI (powered by VMock) AI Cover Letter Feedback 

Chapman Career AI (powered by VMock) is a virtual cover letter reviewing platform powered by Artificial Intelligence to instantaneously review cover letters and provide real-time feedback and suggestions.

How to manage your Handshake documents, including your cover letters  

Cover Letter Blogs

Myth vs. Fact: Cover Letters

Read about 10 assumptions on cover letters you should review and understand before submitting your application.

 

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