{"id":4995,"date":"2015-10-08T13:36:22","date_gmt":"2015-10-08T20:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=4995"},"modified":"2015-10-08T13:36:57","modified_gmt":"2015-10-08T20:36:57","slug":"common-cover-letter-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/interviewing\/common-cover-letter-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Cover Letter Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/about-gov\/public-sector-trends\/common-cover-letter-mistakes\/attachment\/resume-mistakes\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4996\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4996\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/resume-mistakes.jpg\" alt=\"resume mistakes\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/resume-mistakes.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/resume-mistakes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/resume-mistakes-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a>Many job seekers spend time on perfecting their resumes, but when it comes time for the cover letter, quickly write a couple paragraphs and send it out to every employer. If you\u2019re serious about getting a job, a hiring manager won\u2019t consider you without a polished, professional cover letter as well. Here are a few common mistakes to avoid:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long, wordy cover letters<\/strong>. Employers and hiring managers are already reading dozens of resumes and cover letters, so they usually don\u2019t want a fancy, complicated letter that\u2019s difficult to follow. It\u2019s best to state what position you\u2019re applying for, what key skills and experiences you have that make you qualified for it, and what you have to offer that position. It\u2019s best to get to the point and not summarize all of your experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summarizing or repeating what\u2019s on your resume. <\/strong>Your cover letter should not be repeating everything on your resume, but rather putting your resume in context and highlighting the key achievements and skills you have that will make you the best candidate for the position. Your cover letter should entice employers to want to read the whole of your resume.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sending generic cover letters to multiple employers. <\/strong>Your cover letter is the place you specifically state which position you are applying for and what makes you a good candidate for the position. Hiring managers can tell when you\u2019re using a generic letter for dozens of positions and this doesn\u2019t convince them that you\u2019re serious about the job or really want it. You should personalize every cover letter you send out and personally address the letter to either the hiring manager or HR administrator interviewing you, or try to find out the name of the manager or supervisor you would work under should you get hired.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Failing to specify the position you\u2019re applying for. <\/strong>Even if you address the company you\u2019re applying to but not the particular position, you could be limiting yourself. Unless this is a general inquiry for consideration, you should talk about the experience you have relating to the specific job functions of the position. The employer is laying out for you what they\u2019re looking for in the job advertisement so make it easy and clear for them to see how you\u2019re a good match. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Typos or wrong information. <\/strong>Like your resume, your cover letter suggests to employers the quality of work you will produce if hired. If your cover letter is full of typos, grammatical errors or old contact details, this can show laziness or lack of professionalism.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Talking about your personal life or salary expectations.<\/strong> Your cover letter should be focused on how your professional experience can serve as an asset to the company. Don\u2019t add personal information that isn\u2019t related to the job you\u2019re applying for. You should keep it professional and never bring up salary expectations in the cover letter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many job seekers spend time on perfecting their resumes, but when it comes time for the cover letter, quickly write a couple paragraphs and send it out to every employer. If you\u2019re serious about getting a job, a hiring manager won\u2019t consider you without a polished, professional cover letter as well. 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