How to Write Better Cover Letters With Less Pain and Suffering
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I created this deck for a cover letters workshop at UNC-Chapel Hill. It showcases the traits of successful cover letters and walks through a quick strategy for writing them quickly and effectively. Download the companion workbook at http://bit.ly/HeelsCoverLetters.
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