What is the term for a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience?

• A. Cover letter
• B. Resume
• C. Reference letter
• D. Thank-you note

Answer: (A)

A cover letter is the document you send with your resume to expand on your skills and experiences and explain why you’re a strong fit for the job. It lets you connect what you’ve done to what the employer needs, highlighting specific achievements and showing how they apply to the role, as well as your motivation for applying. The resume provides a concise summary of qualifications; a reference letter is written by someone else about you; a thank-you note is typically sent after an interview. So, the document that accompanies your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience is a cover letter.