25 Tips for the Perfect Cover Letter

1. Write an original letter for each application
2. Differentiate yourself from other job applicants
3. Address your cover letter to a specific person
4. Write a positive letter
5. Be direct – don't beat around the bush
6. Write a letter that can easily be skimmed
7. Don't repeat your resume in your letter
8. Research the company before writing the letter
9. Specify what job you are seeking
10. Follow up after a week if you have not heard back
11. Be specific—don't generalize your accomplishments
12. Sign your letter before you send it
13. Have a few friends proofread you letter
14. Explain who you are and why you are writing
15. Focus on your experience, not your education
16. Proofread! Proofread! Proofread!
17. Open your letter with a sentence that gets the reader's attention
18. Write to the reader
19. Write a "you”-oriented letter Limit your "I”s
20. Don't forget to spell check your letter
21. Sell yourself in your letter—don't be bashful
22. Use a formal business letter format
23. Type your letter
24. Invite the reader to contact you for an interview
25. Print your letter on the same paper as your resume

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