{"id":518439,"date":"2023-03-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=518439"},"modified":"2023-03-09T11:00:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:00:07","slug":"6-questions-to-answer-in-a-cover-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-job-search-help\/cover-letters-resumes\/6-questions-to-answer-in-a-cover-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Questions to Answer in a Cover Letter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

While many jobseekers today question the need for a cover letter, they are still very relevant. Research shows<\/a> 53% of employers prefer candidates with a cover letter, and 47% of recruiters feel that it shows motivation. In addition, a cover letter will give you an important advantage over your competition because 45% don\u2019t bother with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, however, 74% of hiring professionals said they did not actually read the cover letters. So, while it\u2019s important to include one, you should not spend hours writing them. To help simplify and speed up the writing process, below are critical questions to answer in a cover letter<\/a> and a quick list of things to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/span> Who Are You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Start with a brief introduction that frames your experience in terms of the position. Include the specific requirements listed in the job ad, such as years of experience, education, or specific skill sets. Including those here shows the reader immediately that you are qualified for the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example:<\/p>\n\n\n