What NOT to do on a cover letter

Writing a cover letter is an art. It can’t be too long, too complex, too short, or too standard. Your cover letter will help your résumé get noticed in the piles.  Don’t forget to put your contact details at the top of the cover letter as well as the date and the address of the recipient

There are plenty of things you can do on your cover letter to guarantee it will go straight into the recycle bin. By avoiding the following no-nos, you can create a covering letter that stands out from the crowd.


TO DO:

• Put your contact details at the top of the cover letter followed by the date and then the details of the recipient
• In the first paragraph, address the name of the recruitment job and the information source you have known about the job from.
• Try to find out the name and position of the recruiter.
• Write the cover letter based on recruitment information on the recruitment ad; try to give specific examples of your relevant experiences to the recruitment job.
• Sign at the end of the cover letter.
• After finishing writing, read the letter again to check for any spelling or grammatical errors. You may also have others check this out for you.
• Write a brief cover letter – within 01 A4 page only. Each paragraph consists of only 2 – 4 sentences.
• Specify in the letter that you attach with the letter a resume or other necessary documents.
• In the last paragraph, write your contact number.
• Prepare a clean and nice envelope.

NOT TO DO.

• Send a cover letter without a resume or CV.
• Correct spelling and grammar. Correct spelling of the company you’re applying to is generally considered a plus.
• Make request on the salary.
• Don’t send a cover letter that has not been thoroughly proofread. Incorrect spelling and grammar create a poor impression
• Repeat information you have provided in the CV or resume.
• Make a general statement on your experience and abilities. It will be better to specify in a brief way.
• Address your benefits if you get employed.
• Don’t be too informal. Catch you later alligator
• Provide irrelevant information.
• Outline the particular skills you have that would be relevant to the specific job you’re applying for.
• My attached resume shows that I have fulfilled all the required elements for employment: I am an united states. I have a clean criminal record, a degree and experience
• Address information that a candidate cannot know unless he or she gets into the interview round.
• Don’t repeat your resume.

Do you agree with these cover letter no-nos? What has worked -- or failed -- for you? Sound off in the comments.