Beware, however, of common cover letter mistakes and blunders. These include, but are not limited to,
- Unrelated career goals
- Comparisons and clichés
- Wasted space
- Form letters/mass mailings
- Inappropriate stationery
- Amusing anecdotes
- Erroneous company information
- Desperation
- Personal photos
- Confessed shortcomings
- Misrepresentation
- Demanding statements
- Missing résumé
- Personal information
- Use of third person
- Tense trouble
- Gimmicks
- Typographical errors
- Messy corrections
- Omitted signature
Be sure to end your cover letter with a strong closing which indicates the action you desire. Take the initiative by requesting an interview and/or stating your intention to call in a week or two.
Doris Appelbaum, Founder and President of Appelbaum’s Resume Professionals, Inc., in Milwaukee, WI, is a professional resume writer and career consultant with 25+ years of experience. She has been quoted as an expert nationwide and has provided career transition services for major corporations and transitioning military. She is a career columnist for many publications and websites. Her career history includes career management for colleges, teaching and training, human resources for a government agency, and employment developmen. She was an honor graduate from Hofstra University with a BA – English/Journalism and an MS – Secondary Education.
Doris Appelbaum, President
Appelbaum's Resume Professionals, Inc.
P. O. Box 804
Milwaukee, WI 53201
414-352-5994 (office)
414-352-7495 (FAX)
dorisa@execpc.com
http://www.appelbaumresumes.com
