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Build The Perfect Cover Letter For QA Jobs Step By Step

The Test Lead
5 min readSep 16, 2022

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Cover letters are not required in all job applications, but some jobs do ask for one. So, what do you do, just skip those job postings? Many people do leading to fewer candidates applying for those jobs. The fewer people that apply for a job the better because that is less competition that you are now going against for a role.

What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is an application document that you use when applying for jobs. You pair it with your resume and in it, you explain why you think you are the right person for a specific job role. Companies use cover letters to evaluate your passion and skillset. It is sometimes hard to see a candidate's full desire for wanting to work for a company, so having them create a cover letter can help bridge the gap. Someone who just wants the job for another paycheck is less likely to take the extra step of writing a cover letter for the application and companies know this. This helps them filter out the people who may not really want to work for their company.

How To Write A Cover Letter

Writing a cover letter is very similar to writing a resume. It is another step is selling to a potential employer how you will be a great fit for the job you are applying for. Your cover letter should only be 1 page…

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