How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets Interviews (College Students Guide)

Confused about cover letters? You’re not alone. (And yes, they still matter.)

In this workshop, Peer Career Advisors from the Middlebury Career Center break down how to write a compelling, personalized cover letter that actually strengthens your application.

You’ll learn:

✔️ What employers are really looking for
✔️ How to structure your cover letter
✔️ How to connect your experience to the job description
✔️ What to avoid (generic, copy-paste letters = 🚩)
✔️ How to sound confident — not cliché

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t know what to say,” this workshop gives you a repeatable formula you can use for any application.