3 Very Important Things You Shouldn’t Do When Writing A Cover Letter
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In general, most job seekers spend a much more time and money on the resume than on the cover letter when working on their application. But is this really the right way to do it? Considering that the cover letter should be personalized and customized for every job you apply to while the resume is a more or less static document, maybe one should consider doing the opposite. In fact, you will be hard pressed to get any interviews for any position with lots of applicants if you rely too much on your resume. All of them will have a resume that is just as polished as yours, and probably a good cover letter on top of that. To get you started on your cover letter i have listed three very common mistakes you can avoid.
1. Skipping the cover letter. Always, always write a cover letter, even if you are really tired and need to send the application tomorrow morning. After all, it takes only a couple of hours and could give you a tremendous advantage over your competitors. Chances are that at least a couple of them didn’t write a cover letter, and those application will surely be thrown out in the first round of selections. Only skip the cover letter if the instructions in the advertisement say so.
2. Addressing the wrong person or no one at all. Before you send out your application, find out who is responsible for hiring in that department. Usually the name will be written in the job ad, but if it is not you can find it on the company’s web page or by giving the company a quick phone call. When you have a name make sure to address that individual and write a letter that is targeted at him or her. If you do not know the name and gender of the recipient start the letter with something gender neutral.
3. A photo is not recommended. Do not attach a photo to the application unless it says in the job ad that a photo is required. If you work in an industry where the employer obviously needs to know how you look, such as acting, modeling or various television jobs, you should add a picture even if it was not asked for in the job ad. Use your own judgment in this case.
So with these tips in mind, don’t wait, start working on your cover letter today!
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