Jonestown massacre: Jonestown massacre, the mass murder-suicide of members of the Peoples Temple cult in Guyana in 1978 at the behest of leader Jim Jones.
Your cover letter shouldn't be longer than one page. It should highlight your most relevant qualifications for the job and what you have to offer the employer. In fact, as far as how long your cover letter should be, shorter is better.
A cover letter needs to: 1  introduce you. 2  mention the job (or kind of job) you're applying for (or looking for) 3  match your skills and experiences with the skills and experiences required by the job. 4  encourage the reader to read your resume. 5  finish with a call to action (for example, requesting an interview or asking to meet).