A word on cover letters: they aren’t required (and may or may not be considered), so it’s your call on whether to include one.

If you do decide to include a cover letter, many of the same suggestions we have for building a good resume apply here as well. For instance:

• Tailor it to the job you’re applying for.
• Tell us how you’ve made a difference and use data to back it up.
• Draw a direct line between your passion and our position.
• Let us see who you are a bit.