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Five Cover Letter Mistakesby Teena Rose of Résumé to Referral http://www.resumebycprw.com To ensure you're always using a cover letter
properly, let's review its intended purpose. A cover letter primarily
connects your resume to an open position. NO CONTACT NAME LISTED. By not listing a contact name, this shows lack of detail, not to mention, allowing the document to float around the office rather than sitting on the desk of the hiring agent. What if no contact information is available? Make a phone call to the company, or ask someone in your network for a contact name. Anytime you can add a personal salutation to your correspondence, you increase your chances of it being seen by the right person. INCORRECT OR INCOMPLETE ADDRESS. Double-check everything - even if you pulled the address from the phone book, a classified ad, or the company website. Check two different locations to verify that the address you're listing is 100% accurate and complete. IMPROPER BUSINESS FORMAT. The lack of proper business format is another common mistake. Use acceptable business format margins (.75” to 1.0” left and right) and knowing when to indent and double space. To add an additional amount of flair to your letter, utilize the same font, margins, and header as with your resume. When viewed as an entire package, it will look very professional and consistent. By following these simple dos and don'ts, the art of creating a cover letter should become somewhat painless. One last word of caution, however. Before sending any document, ensure to proofread, proofread, and proofread! A person can never be too careful when the fate of a great job is on the line.
Teena Rose operates a prominent and professional resume writing service, Resume to Referral. She’s authored several career books, including "20-Minute Cover Letter Fixer" "How to Design, Write, and Compile a Quality Brag Book" and "Cracking the Code to Pharmaceutical Sales."
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