How to write a Cover Letter in 2021?

Cover letter and resume explained.

Przemek Chojecki
Contentyze

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So, you need a job, and your potential employer needs a resume and a cover letter? We’re here to help!

First, let’s distinguish between a cover letter and a resume, because yes, these are two different things. For some, it may be obvious, for others — not so much. No one’s judging you, there’s a lot of confusion in the subject.

In this article, we will help you distinguish a resume from a CV from a cover letter by giving their definitions. Then, we will tell you how should your cover letter look like. The rest is up to you!

How to write a Cover Letter in 2021?

What is a Resume

A resume is a summary of your previous experiences in a professional and educational field. With a resume, you show your future employer that you have the needed experience, skills, and knowledge for the job.

Usually, the model of a resume is as follows:

  • Name, contact information, photo
  • Professional experience
  • Education
  • Skills
  • Optional: hobbies, interests, certificates, achievements

A resume is a summary of the things listed above, you would usually use bullet points and

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Przemek Chojecki
Contentyze

AI & crypto, PhD in mathematics, Forbes 30 under 30, former Oxford fellow.