Writing cover letters that feel like love letters to strangers.
WRITING COVER LETTERS THAT FEEL LIKE LOVE LETTERS TO STRANGERS.
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Remember those intense late nights on campus, dissecting complex theories, debating world-changing ideas? We trained for intellectual olympics, honed our critical thinking, and built networks within a vibrant, driven community. Then, somewhere between cap and gown, reality hits: the weird, often bewildering transition from campus to career. Nobody really warns you about the seismic shift.
Suddenly, you're not just applying your knowledge; you're applying for a job. The job hunt after Ivy can feel profoundly disorienting. After years of being at the top of our game, we're thrown into a landscape where the rules feel opaque, the competition is fierce, and the stakes are surprisingly high. It's a different kind of pressure than acing that final exam.
And then there are the cover letters. Oh, the cover letters. We're expected to craft eloquent, passionate narratives, convincing strangers that this particular role is our life’s calling, our dream, our absolute destiny – often for positions that, let's be honest, are simply a stepping stone. It feels like writing a heartfelt love letter to someone you've never met, desperately hoping they'll fall for your carefully constructed persona. The irony is palpable. We’re supposed to embody authenticity while perfecting the art of strategic self-promotion. It's exhausting, emotionally draining, and a part of the journey few prepared us for. You are not alone in feeling this peculiar strain.
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