cover letter
noun
US
: a letter that is sent with something to explain the reason for it or to give more information about it
Always include a cover letter with your résumé.
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Individuals interested in applying should submit a cover letter and resume to Jane Tallitsch at tallitschjane@kanecountyil.gov.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The cover letter is dead, Kessler says and as a result, the signals are going old school: reaching out and classic networking.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Candidates must apply with a resume and a cover letter explaining their plans.
—Cecilia Laurent Monpetit, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
The cover letter is dead, Kessler says and as a result, the signals are going old school: reaching out and classic networking.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Candidates must apply with a resume and a cover letter explaining their plans.
—Cecilia Laurent Monpetit, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Cover letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20letter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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