No more than 1 page in length (3-4 paragraphs at the most). A cover letter is your opportunity to make a good first impression, you never get another chance to make a first impression.
- 61% of hiring managers reject job applicants for 1 typo in their letters.
- Focus on the positive when writing your letter
- Don’t simply repeat the information in your resume
- Focus on the center’s needs rather than your need for a job
- Be careful not to write too much or too little in your letter
- Don’t ask questions in your letter, save them for the interview
- Read your letter out loud to yourself to make sure it makes sense.
- Proofread your letter multiple times! Remember 61% will go into the trash for the mistakes in the letters.
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