Unflappable

Unflappable

An honest cover letter

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Jonathan A. Hutton
Aug 31, 2024
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Job searching is tedious, frustrating, and a wellspring of intermittent disappointment. Yet, there is one part that I savor: writing a cover letter. 

I think of it as a teaser trailer - an introduction to a larger narrative that can take many forms. At turns heartfelt and exacting, a good cover letter is an exercise in storytelling, providing just enough…

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