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Glossary

Cover Letter

Definition

A cover letter is a short, tailored document that accompanies your CV and explains why you are a strong fit for a specific role. It connects your most relevant experience to the employer's needs and shows genuine interest in the company. Unlike a CV, which lists facts, a cover letter adds narrative and motivation, giving the hiring manager context that a bullet-point history cannot convey on its own.

Usage Example

Her cover letter opened by naming the exact problem the team was hiring to solve and how she had solved it before.
Cover Letter โ€” TalentAid Glossary