Preparing job applications can be taxing and some people often get excited when a job application does not explicitly require a cover letter. Could you be missing out when you don’t submit a cover letter with your job application?

In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Kamara Toffolo, Resume Writer, LinkedIn Consultant, and Job Search Strategist, joins us to talk about:

• The purpose and importance of cover letters in job applications
• Distinguishing cover letters from your resumes
• Using graphic design resumes and templates
• Ideal cover letter length, format, and how to structure the content
• Writing cover letters in a way that is engaging for the reader

Podcast Guests

• Kamara Toffolo

Podcast Hosts

• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

References for Our Discussion 

• Kamara Toffolo’s YouTube Channel
• Kamara Toffolo’s Website

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Music Credits

The following tracks were used to produce this podcast episode:

• Smith The Mister: Riviera • Mitsubachi • Clocks • Slowly • Oyasumi • Ohayo • Green Tea 
• Amine Maxwell: Good Evening • Lovely 
• Ghostrifter Official: On My Way • Departure
• Loxbeats: Underground Stars