In this course, you will learn how to prepare, write, and refine a clear and compelling cover letter for human rights roles. You will explore what distinguishes a cover letter from a CV, research the organization and position more strategically, and identify the experiences, strengths, and motivations that are most relevant to the opportunity.
Step by step, you will draft the opening, main paragraphs, and closing of your own tailored cover letter. You will also learn how to refine your language, use AI without losing your voice, and finalize your letter before submitting it. Throughout the course, you will build a practical Cover Letter Toolkit that brings together your research, ideas, examples, and draft text and can be adapted for future human rights applications.
Note: While you can take this course entirely on its own, we recommend that you start with the course on tailoring your CV.
Identify what your cover letter should communicate for a specific human rights role
Connect your motivation and relevant experience to the role and organization
Write and refine a clear, tailored cover letter in your own voice