How to Write a Cover Letter & Why You Should Include it in Every Job Application

Preparing job applications can be taxing and some people often get excited when a job application does not explicitly require a cover letter. Could you be missing out when you don’t submit a cover letter with your job application?In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, joins us to talk about:The purpose and importance of cover letters in job applicationsDistinguishing cover letters from your resumesUsing graphic design resumes and templatesIdeal cover letter length, format, and how to structure the contentWriting cover letters in a way that is engaging for the readerPodcast GuestsKamara ToffoloPodcast HostsGordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®References for Our Discussion Kamara Toffolo’s YouTube ChannelKamara Toffolo’s WebsiteSubscribe to the NewsletterWhat if there was an easy way to receive timely information about public health and global health right to your inbox? Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the loop about the latest news, live events, jobs, and professional development opportunities. Subscribe to ensure you don’t miss out: https://thepublichealthinsight.com/subscribe/. Tell A FriendIf you enjoy our podcasts, it would mean the world if you shared it on social media and tagged us. If you are not the social media type, we would appreciate it if you shared it with a friend or colleague who you think might enjoy the podcast. It helps us to get discovered by other people. Music CreditsThe following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:Smith The Mister: Riviera • Mitsubachi • Clocks • Slowly • Oyasumi • Ohayo • Green Tea Amine Maxwell: Good Evening • Lovely Ghostrifter Official: On My Way • DepartureLoxbeats: UndergrSend us a Text Message to let us know what you think.