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31 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter

  • Writer: WDB83
    WDB83
  • Jun 25, 2015
  • 1 min read

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Yes, cover letters do get read. And yes, it would be easier to let your resume speak for itself, but then you miss the opportunity to tell prospective employers who you are, why they should hire you, and stand out above all the other candidates.

Ready to get started? Here are 31 of the best cover letter tips of all time.

1. Don’t Regurgitate Your Resume

2. Think Not What the Company Can Do for You

3. Clearly Show What You’re Capable Of

4. Showcase Your Skills

5. …Not Necessarily Your Education

6. Don’t Apologize for Skills You Don’t Have

7. Highlight the Right Experiences

8. Tell a Story

9. Use a Few Numbers

10. Consider Testimonials

11. Cut the Formality

12. Think Custom, Not Canned

13. Start With a Template

14. …Or Some Inspiration

15. Be Open to Other Formats

16. But Don’t Go Too Far

17. Consider Adding a Headline

18. Be Real

19. ...And Normal

20. Cut the Fluff

21. Write in the Company’s “Voice”

22. Boost Your Confidence Before Writing

23. Have Some Fun With It

24. Don’t Let Your Fear of Bragging Get in the Way

25. Have Someone Gut Check It

26. Keep it Short and Sweet

27. Don’t Start With Your Name

28. But Do Include the Hiring Manager’s Name

29. Unless You Don’t Know It

30. Edit

31. But Care Most About Standing Out

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