Like the résumé, perceptions of cover letters are evolving. For a long time, a cover letter was considered optional. Now it is increasingly required by employers. They see it as a letter that shows the candidate's motivation. A résumé that is not accompanied by a cover letter could make the employer lose interest. For the employer, the cover letter is a clue that the candidate is truly interested in the job, and shows the candidate's effort to demonstrate this interest. In a way, the cover letter is a reflection of the author's personality.

The cover letter has to let employers know that they are holding the résumé of the perfect candidate, and that they should not put it aside, without reading it in its entirety. Writing a catchy cover letter that makes the desired impact is an art. The cover letter may be your only chance to make a good impression! This is why consulting a professional from ACFOMI Employment Services can help you achieve your employment objective.

Are there different types of cover letters? What makes a good cover letter? These are some of the questions that  ACFOMI's professionals can answer!

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