Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Ten Common Mistakes on Cover Letters
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10 Common Mistakes
Use this guide and remember to avoid the 10 most common mistakes on cover letters:
Mistake #1: Don’t Overuse “I”
Mistake #2: Don’t Use a Weak Opening: Please consider me for your entry level web designer position. Better: Your need for a top performing entry level web designer is an excellent match to my internship and freelance experience.
Mistake #3: Don’t Omit Your Top Selling Points – For example, Awarded Best Interior Design Portfolio, etc.
Mistake #4: Don’t Make It Too Long – keep your cover letter to one page
Mistake #5: Don’t Repeat Your Résumé Word for Word
Mistake #6: Don’t Be Vague
Mistake #7: Don’t Forget to Customize – change your letter for each job you’re applying for.
Mistake #8: Don’t End on a Passive Note – state that you promise to follow up with the employer at a certain time
Mistake #9: Don’t Be Rude – Your cover letter should thank the reader for his time and consideration
Mistake #10: Don’t Forget to Sign the Letter – unless over email, a signature is always proper business etiquette
Use this guide and remember to avoid the 10 most common mistakes on cover letters:
Mistake #1: Don’t Overuse “I”
Mistake #2: Don’t Use a Weak Opening: Please consider me for your entry level web designer position. Better: Your need for a top performing entry level web designer is an excellent match to my internship and freelance experience.
Mistake #3: Don’t Omit Your Top Selling Points – For example, Awarded Best Interior Design Portfolio, etc.
Mistake #4: Don’t Make It Too Long – keep your cover letter to one page
Mistake #5: Don’t Repeat Your Résumé Word for Word
Mistake #6: Don’t Be Vague
Mistake #7: Don’t Forget to Customize – change your letter for each job you’re applying for.
Mistake #8: Don’t End on a Passive Note – state that you promise to follow up with the employer at a certain time
Mistake #9: Don’t Be Rude – Your cover letter should thank the reader for his time and consideration
Mistake #10: Don’t Forget to Sign the Letter – unless over email, a signature is always proper business etiquette
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