03 Oct What NOT to Do When Writing a Cover Letter
If you dread writing a cover letter for job applications, you’re not alone. In fact, with only 45% of hiring managers claiming to read the letter, many people question if they should write one at all. But there is still enough research and insight from recruiters to say that you should – as long as you write it right and avoid these common pitfalls: Tell your life story Remember that the cover letter is delivered in tandem with your resume. This means: You don’t need to repeat your resume in the cover letter. The resume and cover letter need to be connected....