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Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

Update: 2021-12-20

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This episode of the workshop mini-series covers a commonly misunderstood topic - cover letters. We discuss what a cover letter is, what it should look like and how and when it should be used. We also discuss speculative cover letters and what advantages these can have in the hidden jobs market.

To find more advice on cover letters, please visit our website.

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Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

Workshop Series: Understanding how and when to use a cover letter

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