What makes a Cover Letter unimpressive to employers

  • Cover letters that are longer than one page.

  • Providing false information to the hiring managers about your qualification

  • Poorly written cover letter- using cliches or grammatical errors.

  • When the CV is generic and boring 

  • Statements that are not supported by examples 

  • Vague and irrelevant statements 

  • Poor font selection makes them hard to read

  • Underselling yourself by confessing weakness or apologizing for lack of qualifications.

  • Using the wrong tone, e.g., demanding, angry, desperate, etc..…

  • including salary information ( Requesting a specific salary)

  • Using slang in your cover letter.

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