<p>I am starting to look for summer opportunities, and I was wondering do people usually write one cover letter for each application, or do they write a generic one/one that is broad enough that it would work for all of their applications? I know it is probably better to write one for each one, but it seems like a lot of work. I will probably end up writing one for each one, but I was just wondering what other people have done.</p>
<p>Well, so far I’ve written one that I’ve molded to each organization but if I apply for more, I will write another one because the organizational emphasis will be different…</p>
<p>Hope you don’t mind a parent’s input. </p>
<p>Type up a generic cover letter and save it. Then for each individual application, customize the letter with current date, name of person/organization, and any specific details you want to put in the body of the letter. Print the customized one, and sign it.</p>
<p>And here’s some unsolicited advice: Proofread your letter carefully. Spellcheck it, but also use your eyeballs. A cover letter with errors in it is really unimpressive to employers.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>