[header] How to write a pain letter [title] Confirm the purpose of the pain letter. [step] The purpose of a pain letter is to connect more directly to a hiring manager and demonstrate your skills in a more forward way. The pain letter is a good idea for entry level jobs as well as higher level positions. 
It will often get your resume more attention than a traditional cover letter. [substeps] The one possible downside of the pain letter is that it may take more time to draft than a cover letter.