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Cover Letters

Cover Letters. Avoid These 7 Cover Letter Mistakes. Cover Letters. Always Use Standard Business Letter Format (unless you were contacted by e-mail). Cover Letters. Remember it is NOT all about you What can you offer the business?. Cover Letters.

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Cover Letters

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  1. Cover Letters Avoid These 7 Cover Letter Mistakes

  2. Cover Letters • Always Use Standard Business Letter Format • (unless you were contacted by e-mail)

  3. Cover Letters • Remember it is NOT all about you • What can you offer the business?

  4. Cover Letters • ALWAYS check (and have someone else proofread) for grammatical errors and typo’s! • Errors can mean carelessness

  5. Cover Letters • Avoid unsupported claims • Never claim you can do something you can’t • NEVER LIE - it can cost you your job!

  6. Cover Letters • Keep it simple and brief! • 3 paragraphs • Intro - what job, how did you find out about it • Highlight something you can offer that applies to the job • How and when to contact you and THANKS!

  7. Cover Letters • DON’T make it too generic • Don’t use the same letter for each job • If you want someone to take the time to read it, take the time to personalize it.

  8. Cover Letters • You must send a complete cover letter with each resume to submit! • No sticky notes • No handwritten letters • No handwritten notes

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