Dos and Don’t of Cover letter

Before a potential employer even glances at your resume, an impression of you and your qualifications will be formed by assessing your cover letter. A dynamite cover letter can make a difference between the success and failure in your job search.

• Use high quality white paper
• Keep your cover letter to one page with the necessary spacing
• Direct your cover letter and resume to the right person
• Address the recipient by name
• Get straight to the point
• Make your letter clear and concise
• Tailor your letter to the reader
• Use strong action words to highlight your qualifications and experience
• Use verbs to demonstrate action and accomplishments
• Spice up your writing
• Proof read
• Follow-up

• Forget to include your name and contact details
• Include unnecessary personal information
• Provide salary information
• Start too many sentences with “I”
• Focus too much on yourself
• Cram in too many information
• Overstate your achievements
• Contradict with your resume