Computer skills for a resume include proficiency in productivity suites such as Google Workspace (Docs, Calendar, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, etc.).
Follow standard resume format and include your skills alongside your experience and education.
If youโre writing a resume, donโt forget to check it for typos with a grammar tool such as QuillBotโs free Grammar Checker.
Read this FAQ: What are some computer skills for a resume?
A cover letter can explain various things that a resume cannot. For example, a cover letter can:
In general, resumes are objective, and cover letters are more personal. The same goes for when you compare a CV and cover letter.
That said, both your cover letter and resume must be error-free, so use QuillBotโs free Grammar Checker before sending.
Read this FAQ: What can a cover letter explain that a resume cannot?
Your cover letter should match your resume format stylistically, but their content should not match.
Fonts, colors, and any design elements should match in both documents. Likewise, if you write a CV, your cover letter and CV should match in terms of style.
On the other hand, they should have complementaryโnot matchingโcontent. Your resume outlines your qualifications and experience. The purpose of a cover letter is to showcase your personality and tailor your application to the specific job.
Both your cover letter and resume must be free of grammar and spelling errors, so run a QuillBot grammar check before sending.
Read this FAQ: Should your cover letter match your resume?
To write a letter of interest for a teaching position, follow the general guidelines on how to write a letter of interest and adapt it for education.
Find the right contact at the school or school district youโre writing to (e.g., a principal, superintendent, or school board chair).
In the opening paragraph, express why you want to work for the school. Highlight specific initiatives, commitments, or accomplishments.
In the body paragraph, briefly summarize your experience and skills that make you a good fit for the schoolโs goals and mission.
When closing your letter of interest, include a call-to-action for your reader, like asking them for a brief meeting or call.
Before sending your letter, make sure it is as concise as possible by using QuillBotโs free Paraphraser to trim unnecessary words.
Read this FAQ: How do I write a letter of interest for a teaching position?
A letter of inquiry is the same thing as a letter of interest. You write a letter of interest to express your desire to work at a company when no specific job opening exists.
A letter of interest and a cover letter are not the same thing. A cover letter details why youโd be the ideal candidate for a specific job opening.
Regardless of whether you write a letter of inquiry or a cover letter, make sure itโs error-free with QuillBotโs Grammar Checker.
Read this FAQ: What is a letter of inquiry?
A letter of interest should be one page or less (or about 200โ300 words).
When you write a letter of interest, focus on your enthusiasm for the company and interest in future opportunities. Keep things concise so as to not bore or overwhelm the reader.
When comparing letters of interest with cover letters, understand that cover letter length is a bit longer (300โ400 words) because a cover letter goes into more detail about your application to a particular job.
QuillBotโs free Paraphraser can help you rewrite your letter of interest to be the ideal length.
Read this FAQ: How long should a letter of interest be?
No, you should not use โTo Whom It May Concernโ in a cover letter. This greeting is outdated and impersonal.
Ideally, you should address a cover letter to the specific hiring manager, using โDearโ and their full name (e.g., โDear Kira Maddoxโ).
When you have to address a cover letter without a name, use โDearโ and the team name (e.g., โDear Sales Team,โ) or a generic title (โDear Hiring Manager,โ).
Before sending your cover letter, make sure to use QuillBotโs Grammar Checker to catch any spelling and grammar mistakes.
Read this FAQ: Should I use To Whom It May Concern in a cover letter?
You can use โDear Hiring Managerโ on a cover letter, but only when you must address a cover letter without a name.
Itโs better to use the full name of the hiring manager (e.g., โDear Leni Giorgio,โ) if possible. Check the job posting, company website, and LinkedInโor contact the companyโwhen looking for this information.
Regardless of whether you address a cover letter with or without a name, check that it is error-free with QuillBotโs Grammar Checker.
Read this FAQ: Should you use dear hiring manager on a cover letter?
A complimentary close comes directly before your signature and/or name in a letter (e.g., โSincerely yours,โ). Theyโre usually followed by a comma.
If writing a formal letter, check for any guidelines about how to sign off. For example, modern cover letter format says to follow your complimentary close with a comma and typed name, but other types of letters may require a signature.
Choose a complimentary close thatโs appropriate for the tone of your letter. For example, โSee you soonโ is fine in an email to a friend, but isnโt appropriate for a cover letter, where โBest regardsโ is a better option.
A QuillBot grammar check can make sure your complimentary close is spelled correctly.
Read this FAQ: What is a complimentary close?
A salutation is a greeting (e.g., โHelloโ and โGood morningโ).
In writing, a salutation is the opening of a letter. Salutations are used in formal letters, informal letters, and emails, although they may look a bit different depending on the context.
For example, โDearโ is a good salutation to address a cover letter to a hiring manager or recruiter. Cover letter format recommends using the salutation, the personโs full name, and a comma or colon (e.g., โDear Tessa James:โ).
In an email to a friend, โHiโ may be a more appropriate salutationย (e.g., โHi Jim,โ).
QuillBotโs Grammar Checker can make sure your salutations are free of spelling errors.
Read this FAQ: What is a salutation?
