When a person is deciding on a career there are many questions that can be addressed. The topics related to rate of pay and promotion opportunities are top topics of discussion as they relate to income and increasing income.  Other topics that are important but play lower roles in relation to importance are found with the company benefits and the weekly schedules that are associated with a position. The idea of job satisfaction is quite often a topic that is never considered. The ignoring related to this topic is a mistake that many make when the topic should be found in the top topics of discussion related to career decision. The impact that is made by your daily feelings after leaving work will play a greater role in your life than the opportunity for a high salary.  One of the most fulfilling jobs ever documented is the satisfaction developed by a police officer. Many individuals desire this job satisfaction and have a desire to learn how to become a police officer.
The debate rages on about using cover letters. Do I need one? What is the best format? What should be in it? Who do I address it to? How long should it be? And on, and on, and on.