Job Seeking During COVID-19: 5 Tips to Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Make job hunting easier with an engaging cover letter

Shafiqah Othman
Writers’ Blokke

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The new novel strain of coronavirus has caused widespread anxiety about job stability. Many people are wondering if they will be able to find new jobs while fresh graduates are entering the job market at an unlucky time. There is tension in the air for job seekers and employees everywhere.

According to St. Louis Fed projections, the coronavirus could cost 47 million jobs. A lot of people are left unemployed, making job seeking even more difficult than before. COVID-19 will undeniably impact your ability to get a job due to the rise of unemployment, but it does not mean that you should stop.

Some companies are still hiring. However, before you score that job interview, the question is: How will you get their attention? Besides your portfolio and resume, reel them in with your cover letter.

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Writing a cover letter that gets you on the shortlist

The tips that I am about to share with you are tried and tested. I kept improving at writing…

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Shafiqah Othman
Writers’ Blokke

Alchemical writer. I write about mental health, politics, religion, psychospirituality, and philosophy.