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The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Effective Cover Letter (Skillshare)

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The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Effective Cover Letter (Skillshare)

Are you a freelancer? Are you having trouble getting clients? Then this is for you. In this course, I'm going to share with you my ultimate guide to writing an effective cover letter to get clients. Jumpstart your freelancing career and impress clients with a cover letter which showcases your talents and skills. Attach it with your resume and portfolio and you will see clients knocking on your door in no time.

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Objectives

  • To help freelancers write an effective cover letter
  • To identify which letter format works in writing a cover letter
  • To achieve a creative layout for a cover letter using Canva
  • To get extra tips in finalizing a cover letter before sending it to clients

The Project
To write an effective cover letter using the desired letter format, and achieve a creative layout using Canva.
For proofreading, you may use the following online grammar checking tools.
I can't wait to see your work. Don't forget to share it so I can check your progress.
Goodluck!

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