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What is a cover letter?

In brief, it is a document attached with your resume and CV while applying for a job. It is also known as a motivational letter or a letter of introduction. Job seekers use cover letter as a tool of introducing themselves to the potential employers explaining that in what respects they are suitable for a particular job and how they stand out from others in performing that job effectively. Employers may examine a cover letter very thoughtfully and concretely to screen out the unfit candidates who are not possessing even the basic skills required to perform a particular job. Cover letters are generally of two categories, namely application letter and inquiry letter. It is a (typically) one-pager document that goes beyond your resume to explain in detail that how you can prove yourself to be a value addition asset for the company. They are marketing devices since whenever you are appearing for an interview you are in some respects selling yourself to the company. At On Sky Global, y