Tips on writing a cover letter

Hi there -- here are a few quick tips to get you started: 

1. Start with a simple outline (e.g., intro, why you're a strong candidate, why this firm and office, closing) for a one-page cover letter
2. Go beyond your resume to tell your story and link your skills to the competencies that the firm is looking for with examples  
3. Weave in specifics about the firm/office from your research and networking, linking it to how a given firm is a good fit for you
4. Ensure the document looks professional (e.g., error-free, consistent formatting, clean headers/signature block) 

Feel free to reach out about a cover letter and resume review session. 

Hi,

Thanks for your question.

A few general tips for any cover letter:

1. Keep it succinct and effective - one page.

2. You can start with a brief intro about your background - experience and education and why you are interested in the role. It should not be a story but any nugget of information that makes you stand out from other candidates may be fine. Save the story for the fit interview. 

3. Body of the cover letter should cover your key skill sets relevant to the rule and list them in bullets. Go through the job descriptions and add some relevant key words from the posting in the cover letter, so your cover letter is tailored to what they are looking for.

4. At the end or in the introduction paragraph, you can add if you have networked with anyone in the company and what you found exciting.

Essence is to keep it brief, highlight your experience/key skill sets that make you a good fit for the role and content should be in bullets.

HR is reading hundreds of cover letters. You want to keep it brief and professional.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you need more help.

Thanks,

Soh

Hey there, 

In general and at a very high level:

• First paragraph: Introduces that you are formally applying for a role as advertised wherever you saw it, and introduce yourself through your background, experience, expertise, education etc
• Second & Third paragraphs: Here, your showing why your achievements, background and experiences are a good fit for the firm, and what your motivations are for joining that firm (the city / region, the role and the company).
• Closing line: Invitation for the company / firm to contact you to progress further in the process and thank them for the opportunity

All the best

Start with this article: https://www.preplounge.com/en/articles/cover-letter-consulting

Seek help from someone with experience, such as a friend working in consulting or a coach.

Don’t forget to focus on building a solid resume—it’s even more important.

Best,

Alberto

ChatGbt generally provides a pretty good first draft, uploading to it your CV and detailed job description, which you can then refine based on the job's keywords and your specific experience you want to highlight. There really is no reason to spend time doing the first draft of a cover letter as it can be dedicated to more value add activities - get a first draft from ChatGbt and refine/personalise from there.

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your resume:

• First of all, I would highly advise you to read PrepLounge's Consulting Cover Letter article for general advice.
• Moreover, as the most experienced coach in terms of consulting, interviewing and coaching experience, I'd be more than happy to help you perfect your cover letter for your upcoming applications.

Best,

Hagen