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10 Easy-to-Fix Cover Letter Mistakes

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I have yet to meet a job hunter who doesn't dread writing cover letters. They're time-consuming and tedious, and unfortunately, they're unavoidable. It's easy to break cover letter etiquette if you're not careful. Those errors can cost you the job, so check out some common mistakes to be sure you're playing by the most important rules.

The Cover Letter: Don't Bother

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In my daily search for information on job interviews, resumes and cover letters, I tend to see the same advice: Don’t make your resume more than one page, get prepared for the interview, and always send a cover letter. Always. But yesterday I came across someone that says something completely different. His basic philosophy is: "Cover letters? Don't bother."

10 small mistakes that may cost you the job

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Your attention to detail is crucial during a job hunt — even with a killer cover letter and résumé, mistakes that you may consider minor may just cost you the job. Keep these ten job hunting errors in mind for a better chance at getting that job offer.

How NOT to write a cover letter

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Bob Killian is somewhat of an advertising legend in Chicago. He is one of those really, really smart people who also happens to be really, really funny. Which is why it is always a day brightener when his newsletter appears in my email box. Sure, I like reading up about what's new with his agency and applauding his successes, but truth be told, the reason everyone signs up for the Killian Agency newsletter is the Cover Letters from He-- section. (And the Cover Letters From He-- Hall of Shame is definitely not to be missed.) As the head of an agency, Bob gets hundreds of letters from applicant hopefuls. He takes the best examples of the worst writing, adds his own commentary, and shares them for our edification and amusement. Well, mostly for our amusement.