Writing cover letters that feel like love letters to strangers.
WRITING COVER LETTERS THAT FEEL LIKE LOVE LETTERS TO STRANGERS.
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We’ve spent years mastering complex theories, dissecting intricate problems, and honing critical thinking. We’re used to excelling, to our efforts yielding stellar results. Then comes the real world, and specifically, the job hunt after Ivy. It’s a weird transition nobody really warned us about.
Suddenly, you’re not just proving intellect; you’re performing passion. You’re crafting cover letters, meticulously tailored, trying to sound genuinely enthusiastic about a company you just researched. It feels like writing a love letter to a stranger, a heartfelt plea for a connection you haven't truly formed yet. The pressure is immense.
We’ve been told our education is our golden ticket, and it is – to an extent. But it doesn't exempt us from the soul-crushing blank page, staring at a prompt demanding "Why us?" How do you distill years of rigorous academic training, leadership, and growth into a few paragraphs that scream "perfect fit" to an HR algorithm or an overwhelmed recruiter?
This isn't a failure of our education. It’s an unexpected hurdle, a shared experience that unites us all, from current students to those years into our careers. It’s okay to feel a little unmoored. You’re not alone in this strange, performative dance. Keep refining, keep applying, and remember that authenticity, even carefully curated, still shines through.
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