Cover Letter Dos and Don’ts

Do

 Address your letter to a specific person

 Put your potential employer’s needs first
 Use Keywords from the job posting
 Customize your letter for the job for which you are applying
 Mention your relevant accomplishments
 Use a personal example if you can

Do Not

 Start the letter with “To Whom it May Concern.”

 Make your letter longer than one page.
 Tell your life story.
 Use coloured text or a fancy font (both can make your letter hard to read.)
 State your salary expectations
 Send the letter to the wrong recipient
 Staple your cover letter and resume together if you are mailing them.