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6 cover letter mistakes

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How much effort did you put into the cover letter last time you applied for a job? In today’s competitive job market, cover letters are your chance to stand out from the crowd, so take the time to get it right and don't copy and paste. Make sure your letter does not cost you your dream job. Here are six mistakes to avoid.
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6 cover letter mistakes that could cost you your dream job
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6 cover letter mistakes that could cost you your dream job

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#1 Not writing one

“Now why would you think I cut corners when I didn’t include something you

asked for?”

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#2 Spelling and grammar

“I have great attention to detail.

Really. I do.”

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#3 Wrong name, wrong title, wrong company

“Great experience. Great candidate.

Shame they addressed this to Mr Jones – never

heard of him!”

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#4 Not addressing the criteria in the job ad

“I wouldn’t put my foot in my mouth

in a cover letter.

Would I?”

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#5 Using an embarrassing email address

“But my dad loves my email address!”

Email [email protected]

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#6 Giving them your life story

“Blah blah blah. Are you paying

attention to me?”

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But don’t get dejected… or rejected

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your dream job.


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