RESUME LESSON
Cover Letter Essentials
A good cover letter answers "why this role, why you" in 3 short paragraphs — it doesn't repeat the resume.
Name the specific team/product in the first line — shows you didn't mass-send it.
A generic template with only the company name swapped in.
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Welcome to Cover Letter Essentials. You're in the Tailoring & Extras stage — practical, no fluff.
Big picture:
A good cover letter answers "why this role, why you" in 3 short paragraphs — it doesn't repeat the resume.
Try this flow: reread your current resume with this lens → jot one thing you'd change → tackle the three quick checks below.
Coach tip: Name the specific team/product in the first line — shows you didn't mass-send it.
Avoid: A generic template with only the company name swapped in.
Practice angle: Draft one opening line for a cover letter that names the specific role/team.
Below are three micro-check questions. Answer each one correctly, tap Finish topic, and the next lesson unlocks.
Quick checks
Three tap-only questions tied to this lesson. Get each one right once, then press Finish to unlock the next topic.