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Cover Letter Don'ts

To ensure that your cover letters are well-written:

  • Do not exceed one page.
  • Do not handwrite your letter.
  • Do not have grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors.
  • Do not repeat what is in the resume.
  • Do not use pre-printed form letters.
  • Do not type on paper other than resume bond paper.
  • Do not have lengthy paragraphs with run-on sentences.
  • Do not forget to sign the letter.  
  • Do not use overly-formal language.  

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