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.