You add the cover letter to highlight any details that may or may not be included in your resume. The things you should highlight are the qualifications you have the match the things the employer chose to describe in their ad. If they are looking for a project manager in a particular area, use the cover letter to let them know that you have managed a project in that type of area before.
Other things to include in a cover letter:
• Your full name and contact information
• What job you are applying for
• At least one benefit the employer would receive from hiring you
• When you are available to begin work
• Answer any questions the prospective employer may have asked in their ad
Remember, a cover letter is meant to highlight your qualifications. You do need to let the employer know what you can do, but there is a fine line between informing and bragging. Try to sound confident, not egotistical; it will make a better impression!
