The PERFECT Cover Letter In 5 MINUTES Or Less - BEST Cover Letter Examples & Template!

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The PERFECT Cover Letter In 5 MINUTES Or Less - BEST Cover Letter Examples & Template!
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If the thought of writing cover letters makes you want to run for the hills, you're not alone! In today's job market, it's hard to know when you should and shouldn't send a cover letter. Or how to offer new information without repeating or rewording your resume. Cover letters can definitely be confusing and intimidating!
In this video, I'm sharing 6 easy steps to write a cover letter that aligns with company expectations and tells your true career story. I'm also breaking down the right and wrong time to send a cover letter.
Whether you’re applying for a senior-level position or entering the workforce for the first time, writing an engaging and impactful cover letter will not only help you land your ideal position, but will also provide leverage when you enter the salary negotiation phase.
Tune in to learn more!
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00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Why you need a cover letter and when should you send one
01:50 - Step 1: Use consistent formatting
03:48 - Step 2: Customize your greeting
05:25 - Step 3: Grab their attention by evoking emotion
07:08 - Step 4: Show how you are the solution the company is looking for
08:13 - Step 5:Tell a captivating career story
10:04 - Step 6: End with a strong call to action
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@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

What's one thing you can do to make your cover letter better? Share below! And remember to grab The Career Advancement Toolkit here: heatheraustin.online/toolkit. If you like this episode be sure to hit the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more videos like this! ☺

@DrGH201 2 жыл бұрын

Cover letters…. No one wants to write them, no one wants to read them, and yet we still carry one with this…

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dr GH! Thanks for watching. Yep, its a strange thing isn’t it. I believe more in one on one conversations and relationship building. 😊

@DrGH201 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Agreed. Wasn’t knocking your video in any way. It’s excellent info and you do a great job.

@andrewjcalhoun7865 Жыл бұрын

You sir.... are a Shakespeare!

@laurensettles4789 Жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly 😂

@legally_ellecee1309 Жыл бұрын

And I’ve been working on a resume for ONE job for the last 1.5 days and I just now started the cover letter. 😢

@juliebergmannlacombe8205 2 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from your videos! Keep them coming. I have a question though. If applying through the company website and it only asks for your resume, should you attach the cover letter in the same document as your resume? Or just upload the resume?

@blankpaperandme 5 ай бұрын

This was super helpful. I watched a bunch of these videos and this was the only one that gave me exactly the answers I was looking for. Subscribed!

@byeteaching 6 ай бұрын

This video is a goldmine for teachers like me who are looking to switch careers. Your tips on avoiding these mistakes are invaluable. I'll be sharing this with my fellow educator friends who are considering a change. Keep up the fantastic work!

@laurensettles4789 Жыл бұрын

I hate cover letters with my whole life lol! Cover letters make me not want to apply for jobs at all 😒

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Aww, I feel you! Cover letter's are not awesome. Hopefully this video will you give you a good start!

@pianowithpri9123 2 ай бұрын

Agreed! Such a pain!!

@eriettaioannaflorou7308 2 жыл бұрын

This has been helpful! Thank you!!

@GETHIRED_ILENE_REIN 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great video with some really helpful tips.

@nicholashh Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you Are you for or against someone using a job recruiting company, and why? Thanks for any input.

@raginidubey3764 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, I really like the tips you provided and definitely going to use them. Could you please share some tips on how to showcase transferable skills while doing career change. I did browsed linkden headline and summary section for candidates who are looking career change. Thank you.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for watching. Great question. When it comes to showcasing transferable skills while making a career change, pick skills / projects / accomplishments that can show your problem solving and leadership skills in addition to your ability to "get the job done". Do you have some good career stories that pinpoint these items?

@raginidubey3764 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Thank you so much Heather for the response. Appreciated. I am specifically finding challenge in creating linkden headline for career change there ain't much videos on KZfaq for that. Thank you.

@Nicolee7764 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. lt's very informative.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shaunbristol6725 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for an updated example for the current job market.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching.

@karenmanuel4045 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos Heather...Thank you.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.

@bonaventureanayo8117 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! IMPECCABLE!! YOU DESERVE A SOLEMN KISS.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@willsaabye6741 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I need this for my practicum!

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@st.michaelthearchangel7774 Жыл бұрын

Great video. After applying to several jobs and being rejected from a few, I am guessing my cover letter is bad, so these are helpful tips. It's such a huge pain in the neck to do all this, however, but it is what it is.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Awesome! So glad this video helped. Keep me posted with any other questions that come up concerning your cover letter.

@st.michaelthearchangel7774 Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Indeed. It was definitely helpful. I appreciate it!

@kimiko9738 10 ай бұрын

Starting from scratch. Thank you for this video.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@CaliforniaForever Жыл бұрын

If you don't have top qualifications, it doesn't matter what you write in your cover letter. Plus, with big orgs, you can't find an HR name and they likely never get read anyway. It's probably only worthwhile writing a cover letter for a small organization.

@rajdeepsircar8246 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Austin mam this was a nice 👌 vedio. Awaited for this. 😊👍

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you could catch today's video.

@juliusfabi7147 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, new subscribers here. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion in helping others. God bless.

@ChykoChike Ай бұрын

I like the way you speak 😊 it is very good

@naif.a9751 2 жыл бұрын

Your content quality is amazing

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you think so.

@codypatterson4805 2 жыл бұрын

The lighting and the background scene in this video are superb. If I may suggest to help bring your KZfaq videos to the next level some slight audio processing; a simple limiter and compressor would do wonders. Right now I'm hearing a lot of upper-end frequencies as reverberation in the room and it feels a little distracting. Just a suggestion; otherwise great video! Very informative, thanks!

@andreacarr5426 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the great advise! I noticed "Warm Regards" shouldn't it be Warm regards with lower case r? Just saying... small things like that can make a difference. If I am wrong, please post a reply.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion Andrea! Thanks for watching!

@chevonna Жыл бұрын

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Thanks for this video. I am currently working on my cover letter for my internship applications. It is sometimes a challenge identifying the HR Manager/Hiring Manager. For instance, there are individuals who do not update their Linkedln profile regularly. Therefore, I am left wondering if they still hold the position or not. A Google search isn't always helpful and sometimes companies refuse to share the information when contacted despite you sharing the reason behind your request. It is hard to address a Cover Letter when you don't know the name of the Hiring Manager/Recruiter or even their specific job title. In some cases, I was advised by others to simply put "To Whom It May Concern". I know some persons may be turned off by the use of this, and some may even view it as outdated or lazy. The last thing I want is for it to end up in File 13. Any advice?

@christopherpetty3320 Жыл бұрын

so the job i currently work wants us to do a cover letter with our resume for mobility transfers to other cities where my company is located and promotions, and its just gets sent to a review board. so how can i make a cover letter look more professional.

@robertcurry7860 8 ай бұрын

Hello Professor Heather, just wondering..... is a Linkedin URL needed my resume or an option?

@dominiquereplogle735 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info, my students want you to say "anecdote."

@hudgonsphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Great info! I'm going to apply Step #3 right now. Thank you

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Travis! Can't wait to see your cover letter come together.

@blakewang2373 5 ай бұрын

Hello Heather, for the header do you have to include the address? It's not like we are actually mailing it out to them. Everything is online these days? Can I just include the day and say dear hiring manager?

@shafaqgulfam1383 Жыл бұрын

email body acts as a cover letter or we have to make a separate file?

@sheetalsharma1341 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but I just love you after seen this video.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks. Did you learn something from this video?

@carolinedesouza7570 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! Thanks

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

@kookiekingler9289 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for making you video one big ad for your own channel.

@mortician6 Жыл бұрын

Tell an 'antidote'?? Anecdote, perhaps? anyway....thank you for this!

@Cvs-om3hd Жыл бұрын

hello, I am just starting to learn how to do a cover letter and to redo my resume.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! How can I help you?

@petercleveriwunna9238 8 ай бұрын

kindly help me to write a cover letter for a teaching job in UK

@nazidkhan8812 2 жыл бұрын

So nice video

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! What's one thing you learned from this video.

@nazidkhan8812 2 жыл бұрын

i want to make cv call letter of europe

@glennsias7186 2 жыл бұрын

what if you have been out of the job market like me? I have been out of work for 5 years now due to an auto accident, and I am 50 years old. I am looking into doing remote writhing do you have any suggestions?

@souledout3239 Жыл бұрын

Hi Glenn. I’m sorry about your car accident and glad you feel able to get back to work. You are returning at a good time since many employers see the value in offering work from home jobs. Check out Delilah Bell on KZfaq. She offers great advice and resources for preparing to work from home with job leads. Best wishes to you.

@joeray8868 3 ай бұрын

Building my cover letter from scratch. Should I actually print and sign my cover letter or is it ok to just type my name?

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 3 ай бұрын

Great question. You can use a cursive font and just type your name.

@robertajill3070 Жыл бұрын

“In the third paragraph of you cover letter use an ANTIDOTE….” I think you mean ANECDOTE. Broke a resume/cover letter basic there by not fully editing.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Lol! You're totally correct. Thanks for noticing. Good eye for detail.

@Roath33 Жыл бұрын

10:05 antidote?

@krisclem8290 Жыл бұрын

Is it ok to call the company to ask who you should make your cover letter out to?

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Yes! Absolutely.

@AlphaVortex888 Жыл бұрын

Very good prompt question

@nuxurofficial88 Жыл бұрын

Yes😉😁😴

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Yeah!

@Peaches95 Жыл бұрын

Thank you haven't need a cover letter since I left high school been with a same job for 27 years

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Glad this video was helpful.

@bhavyaff1428 2 жыл бұрын

Hy prof.heather please give me motivation I will fail in my chartered account exam 😔😔😔😔😔

@joebeeton6877 5 ай бұрын

ring light eyes!

@ZhouyiYu 5 ай бұрын

yo, I am a coop student, I shall I address myself since I have zero work experience

@brianpistolwhip Жыл бұрын

Did she say antidote?

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Lol! Yep. Sure did. My bad.

@taylortrevino5549 Жыл бұрын

An *anecdote, not an antidote...

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Lol! Yea, I know. Thanks for watching.

@private7419 2 жыл бұрын

All good points but ... Aargh, narrative! OMG, narrative. Bullets! That's what everyone advocates, exactly because hiring managers glance at cover letters. Reading multiple paragraphs ... you need to be writing something really outstanding and original (and be lucky) to capture a busy, bored, glossy-eyed person's attention. Ya, ya, bullets likely also a problem, but quite frankly, cover letters get ignored more often than not either way. :(

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it. What industry are you?

@RuthmarieHicks 2 жыл бұрын

I think what you are saying is what I'm thinking. I'm trying to fire off 20 of these a day. The process that she is describing is waaaaaay too time-consuming. I'm sorry, but this is a terrible waste of valuable time when there is less than a 1% chance someone is actually going to read it. I'm literally picking through piles and favoring positions that don't want the damn cover letter. This is not a criticism of the content, but I think the instructor needs to be more realistic in terms of the TIME we have to put each of these together.

@muhammadayyan4241 Жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

@ashleyaniton2684 9 ай бұрын

Won't you look foolish if you address it to the wrong person? If Bob and Jane have the same HR title what if you address to the wrong person? Or at some companies it's not HR reviewing these resume's it's the senior person on the team

@m1garandisthebest 2 жыл бұрын

"....use an antidote or a brief story" I think you mean ANECDOTE hahahahahah

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks for watching. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode?

@marleyhm 2 жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Don't give a snarky comment when you made the mistake.

@patrickmackler3906 Жыл бұрын

dream job? that sounds like an oxymoron to me! lol

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Yea I kinda agree 🤷‍♀️

@joebeeton6877 5 ай бұрын

Good video, but I was slightly disappointed by the end of it. the example of the 4th paragraph (call to action) seems very generic, and lines like "I'd love to be a member of your team" seem to go against some of the prior rules. It's all about the person writing it and their wants. It also isn't a CTA, it's just the kind of passive phrases of "I would welcome .." and "I look forward to ..." I was hoping to see more informative/useful tips on a CTA.

@szarwell Жыл бұрын

FYI, it's anecdote, not antidote.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Haha! Yep, I know. 😂

@szarwell Жыл бұрын

@@ProfessorHeatherAustin Thanks for the great videos by the way!

@sydneytaylercolbert Жыл бұрын

Do people really read cover letters? I usually don't put a lot of effort into it because I could be pouring my heart out only for it to never be read.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Great question! Many employers do read cover letters, and they can be an important part of the application process. A well-written cover letter can help you stand out, showcase your qualifications and experience, and express your interest in the position. Tailor it to the specific job and company, and ensure that it is well-written, free of errors and easy to read. Even if not read immediately, it can be useful to have on file for future reference.

@JavierLopez-ed5wc 6 ай бұрын

Scratch

@franciscoroche8110 3 ай бұрын

If I am the person who will hire people. I will ignore those great resumes and cover letters. Hundreds or millions make fake resumes and captivating cover letters, but when they go hired, they don't have the skills that the resume said . How many people have high skills and honest hard work because the resume and cover letters are not professional in that the company just lost a good working person.

@user-jw9pz3vy6y 7 ай бұрын

this video is 11:41 not 5 minutes or less how could you....

@pad9x Жыл бұрын

claims perfect cover letter in 5 minutes, video is almost 12 minutes. CURIOUS 🤨

@Mike-ks7nr 8 ай бұрын

I'm not sending this in the mail so I'm not adding any address to cover letters. It's stupid. They know where they work I don't need to remind them. Also I dont need to spend time finding the hiring manager name just for them to filter out my resume and never look at the cover letter anyways

@hojusupplement Жыл бұрын

I wonder people actually read cover letter these days.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Hi there! About 1/2 of employers like cover letters. The other 1/2 don't really care.

@davidcox9330 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I love the relevant content in this video - but the number of callouts to other videos, like and subscribes, and additional resources was.. excessive.

@scottonspruce Жыл бұрын

the intro is too long.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback!

@annafischer2042 3 ай бұрын

Too much words 🤯

@gloriagonzalez3811 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Miss, your content is good but no matter how much you tell me to subscribe i am not. It's annoying to be mentioning that every other minute of your videos.

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Noted! Hope you'll subscribe still.

@ariela6393 2 жыл бұрын

The templates are a scam, the template is never sent to you when you put in your email. Your email address is submitted and your inbox gets flooded with spam mail and scams. Beware

@ProfessorHeatherAustin 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Arial! This is NOT a scam. The template should be delivered straight to your inbox if you entered the correct email address. Feel free to email me and my team at heather@professoraustin.com and we’ll email you the template directly.

@Sunflo07H 2 жыл бұрын

With all do respect... you talk much, but say little. 🤔

@MegaJimbo88 2 жыл бұрын

With all DUE respect

@AsapShawn 2 жыл бұрын

Yea she lost me @4:34 🤦🏽‍♂️ the hell you mean “use your best judgment as to which employee will likely be the one to interview you” I thought you a pro at this…🤦🏽‍♂️

@Lisa-my5sy Жыл бұрын

Do you interview with this grammar