To Whom it Concerns…Please Read My Cover Letter
To Whom it Concerns…Please Read My Cover Letter by Jill Bowers on July 1, 2013 There are no second chances with a cover letter. It is often the first thing that employers glance at. Some may actually read cover letters. Others will skim them. Regardless, if something they do not like jumps out at them, your file will likely be tossed to the bottom of the pile…or worse yet, the trash. Thus, the cover letter is crucial. Some red flags include typos/grammatical errors, too long, rambling, repeating what is on your resume or CV, not addressing important points (e.g., the skills you possess that qualify you for the job), or using the same action words (best to avoid repetitive use of the same words). For more information, see 6 Secrets to Writing a Great Cover Letter , 8 Cover Letter Tips for Graduates with No Job Experience , 5 Things Your Cover Letter Must Cover , and Action Words for Your Cover Letter...