Craft Your Cover Letter (Udacity)

Offered by Udacity,
Craft Your Cover Letter (Udacity)

Showcase your value to the company. Introduce yourself with a memorable cover letter. In this short course, you'll use proven writing techniques to show why you are the best person for the job. You’ll learn how to research company values, target your pitch, and craft an authentic story that connects with their mission. We give you the research and writing tools you need to show why you're the best person for the job!

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Cover letters give you the opportunity to connect your work to the company’s mission. Don't miss this chance to set yourself apart from the crowd with a compelling cover letter! Learn how to highlight the skills that will show you will thrive in this role. This course will guide you through writing a compelling narrative that will resonate with the company’s values.
Udacity partners with tech industry leaders to bring you the most comprehensive resources for your job search. Join this course if you want to be in the driver’s seat of your job search where you decide which roles to interview for and land those interviews!

What You Will Learn

Lesson 1
Craft Your Cover Letter

  • Target your applications to specific opportunities
  • Understand the purpose of a cover letter
  • Write an effective introduction, body and conclusion
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