ACOVER LETTER THAT WILL TAKE YOU NOWHERE

ACOVER LETTER THAT WILL TAKE YOU NOWHERE

• Has long, detailed, rambling sentences that don’t grab attention.
  Hides your skills and accomplishments in paragraphs among less-relevant details
• Focuses on your needs rather than the employer’s (“This job is just what I’m looking for – creativity, flexibility, and a short commute.”).
• Introduces information that is not substantiated in the resume
  Uses arrogant-sounding “puffery” (e.g., “Look no further, I am a perfect fit for the job.”).
• Has one or more spelling or grammatical errors.
• Has a second page with just a few lines that wouldn’t fit on Page 1.
• Looks cramped, with tiny margins and no room for notes.
• Fails to acknowledge the reader’s time
• Leaves the reader uncertain whether you really care about the job.