What not to do on Your Cover Letter
Cover letters are so important because they are the first impression that a potential employer has of you. You could have the most impressive resume in the world, yet not ever have it read because of an unimpressive cover letter. There are mistakes that many people make in creating a cover letter that could turn an employer away before he or she even sees the resume.
Many people use a “To Whom it May Concern” or other ambiguous header as the salutation. Find out whom you are sending the cover letter and resume to. It may take an extra minute of research, but it will go a long way in personalizing the letter so that the employer takes time to read it.
Make sure that you know what the employer is looking for in an employee, and personalize your cover letter to those requirements. Don’t send a generic cover letter out with all of your resumes. Cover letters should be tailored to the job that you want, as a blurb about you and what you can do for the company.
Look online for resume writing examples to help you decide what should be put in a cover letter. Make sure it has all the correct contact information and is an inviting picture as you as an employee in order to facilitate a call back for an interview.