Cover Letters: What "NOT TO DO"

There are extensive resources available that teach job seekers how to draft the perfect cover letter.  For many job seekers, the most efficient and cost-effective way to write an exceptional letter is to hire a Certified Professional Resume Writer. You may want to review the services we offer, and read our credentials.

We would be happy to help you secure your dream position. We write resumes and cover letters for a living.  We do it every day, and we do it right. Below, we have provided you with a list of what not to do when developing a cover letter.

DO NOT:

  • Write the letter so it looks and sounds generic and canned, like a template from your word processing software.
  • Focus on you and your goals.
  • Use the words "I" and "me" excessively.
  • Include numerous spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
  • Print your letter using a low quality printer on cheap stationary.
  • Submit the letter without a date, company address, or contact name.
  • Use the salutation "Dear Sir/Madam" if the contact name is unknown.
  • Forget to sign the document.
  • Write a two-page letter; one page is the standard length for a job application.
  • Leave out your reasons for wanting the position.
  • Indicate your current salary or your salary expectations – unless they are requested by the employer.
  • Fail to request an interview.
  • Fail to demonstrate your problem-solving skills by using specific examples.
  • Fail to show your appreciation when you close the letter.
  • Forget to say what you can offer the company.
  • Show that you did not do any company research.
  • Mention your shortcomings or any other negative or controversial topics.

Remember, this is a list of what not to do.

If you want to save time and effort and receive job interviews and excellent offers, then hire us to get the upper hand over your competition, which can be fierce. We can write your cover letter and resume so they get noticed and placed in the "YES" pile. Remember, fifteen seconds is the average time that an employer spends reading a resume and cover letter. Will yours be the one they choose?

A powerful resume = job interviews = job offers!

 

“If You Are Not Happy With the Results Your Resume is Generating Then Act Now to Change Your Future”

Back To Cover Letter TipsGet Started Now!

We look forward to partnering with you in the future,

Candace Signature 

Candace Davies ACCC, CRW, CIC, CPRW, CEIP, CECC
Review Candace's credentials here.

 

Dedicated to Advancing Your Career by Providing Strategic, Achievement-Orientated Resumes and Cover Letters and
Proactive Interview Coaching. First Impressions Last! Operating Via the Internet Since May 2000.