What if your cover letter could open doors before your resume even lands on a desk?

In today's episode, we break down how to craft a cover letter that stands out — one that makes hiring managers excited to talk to you and positions you as the candidate they can't wait to meet. Kevin shares what most people get wrong, why AI-generated templates don't cut it, and how to use your cover letter as a secret networking tool to connect directly with real people, not just application systems.

In This Episode:

*Why Most Cover Letters Fail: Learn why generic, copy-and-paste letters blend into the crowd and how to build one that grabs attention in the first few lines.

*Tell Your Story, Not Just Your Skills: Discover how to use your cover letter to show your personality, motivation, and fit, even if you don't have years of experience.

*Go Human, Not System: Why you should send your cover letter to an actual person (and how to find them) instead of leaving it to applicant tracking systems.

*The Power of Follow-Up: How and when to follow up, plus the one mistake that can instantly take you out of the running.

*From Fax to AI: A quick look at the evolution of the cover letter and how today's technology can help you personalize your outreach more effectively than ever.

*The Relocation Rule: What to include if you're moving for a role and how to use it to your advantage.

*Communication Counts: Why your cover letter is a hidden writing sample that reflects your professionalism, clarity, and attention to detail.

The CEO Connection: Why reaching out to a company leader (the right way) can be your fast track to a conversation — and how to do it without being awkward.

Key Takeaways:

*Personal Beats Perfect: The best cover letters sound like you, not a chatbot.

*Always Follow Up: Following through when you say you will is an instant credibility booster.

*Make It Easy: Make it effortless for the hiring manager to contact you and remember who you are.

*Do Your Homework: Reference something specific about the company or leader — it shows effort and separates you from mass applicants.

*Use AI Smartly: Let AI help you research and refine, not replace your authentic voice.

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