Cover Letter Tips
Tell a story
Tell a story from your career, doing that is a great way to demonstrate your skills and give the hiring manager some insight into your personality and work ethic.
End your cover letter with a call to action and a reason for them to contact you
E.g I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my qualifications will be beneficial to your organization’s success.
Edit your cover letter
Proofread, proofread, proofread! Typos indicate to the hiring manager that you lack attention to detail and do not care about the process.
Name drop
Do not be afraid to name-drop your friends or acquaintances who work for the company you are applying to.
Keep it on one page
A multi-page cover letter usually indicates that you are rambling, and unspecific, making you unappealing to most hiring managers.
Write a distinct cover letter for each company
Tailor your cover letters to individually address each company’s needs.
Clarify your abbreviations and acronyms
Make sure you spell out your abbreviations and acronyms on their first use.
Format your cover letter to be easy to read
Use bold letters for emphasis. This will help your qualifications stand out and focus the hiring manager's attention on them.
Use a default font that is easy to read, such as times new roman.
