There is some confusion around the cover letter and the application letter. I&amp;#039;m not about to say anyone is wrong, but for the purposes of this article, we&amp;#039;re dealing with them as two separate things—meaning a cover letter is not the same thing as an application letter.

So what is an application letter?

While the terms cover letter and application letter are often used interchangeably, there is a difference. An application letter is often more detailed—it offers more insight into your experience and skills. But it&amp;#039;s also used to send to a company you may be interested in working with that may not have any current openings. While a cover letter is attached to a resume and should be tailored to a specific position.