Common Mistakes when Writing a Cover Letter for Job Application

There are certain commonly made mistakes that will diminish all the hard work when you make cover letters.

1. Use of inappropriate stationery.
2. Handwriting the cover letter instead of typing it, unless you are requested to do so.
3. Using form letters.
4. Erroneous company information.
5. Failing to address the letter to a specific person.
6. Unrelated career goal
7. Use of comparisons, clichés, gimmicks and amusing anecdotes
8. Typographical errors and/or Rambling and/or Sounding desperate.
9. Sending your resume without a cover letter or forgetting to include your resume.
10. Stuffing your application into a small envelope.
11. Attaching a Post-It Note to the resume in lieu of a cover letter.
12. Not signing your cover letter.
13. Poor presentation

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