Common Mistakes Cover Letter
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Inaccuracies and errors: It's easy to brand yourself careless
through spelling or grammatical errors. Neither are acceptable,
and either can get you quickly dropped from consideration. • Writing to a department or title: It's always best to write to a real person with a real title. The exception to this is when you're answering an ad and specific contact information is not provided. • Exaggerating your experience: Don't "stretch" anything you say. Be completely truthful while still presenting yourself in the best possible light. • Using "Dear Sir." Many cover letter readers are women. If you cannot get the name and title of someone to write to, it's safer to use a generic title like "Dear Human Resources Manager" or simply say "Dear Sir or Madam".
• Overusing "I." It's okay to refer to yourself, but not in every sentence. Remember to use "you" even more. Show the "you" to whom you are writing that you're more concerned with meeting her or his needs than meeting your own. • Forgetting to sign the letter or to attach your CV. • Forgetting to give the employer a way to contact you. Never forget to include your mobile number and e-mail. |
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