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When you are applying for a particular job, one of the first things that a prospective employer will see is your cover letter. It\u2019s basically an introduction for your resume so that individuals will want to take a closer look into you and what you have to potentially offer their company.<\/p>\n

Since first impressions are extremely important, you want to make sure that you put your best foot (or rather, keystrokes) forward when you\u2019re putting your cover letter together. Therefore, we wanted to provide you with a list of five common cover letter mistakes that many people make in hopes that you will be able to create one that will make employers want to call you in for an interview.<\/p>\n

Being too informal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Sometimes people think that if they come with a witty approach that it will work in their favor. Remember that your cover letter and resume are to get individuals to see your skills. Your personality is something that you should reserve more for the interview and so, you need to remain as formal (\u201cDear Mr.\u201d or \u201cDear Ms.\u201d, etc.) as possible.<\/p>\n

Not paying attention to the length<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest mistakes that people tend to make is crafting a letter that is either too short or way too long. Customarily, a cover letter should be two (five-sentence) paragraphs if you\u2019re going to send it via email and 4-5 paragraphs (max) if it\u2019s going to be delivered by fax or snail mail.<\/p>\n

Rewording the resume<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If your cover letter is only going to repeat what is already listed in your resume, then there\u2019s not too much of a point in writing one. Remember that the cover letter is what you\u2019re using to make employers want to look at your resume, so work to make it addresses the particular job that you\u2019re applying for and\/or to address anything within the resume that may seem unclear.<\/p>\n

Failing to remove typos<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

No matter what kind of position that you\u2019re applying for, if you\u2019re going to send an online resume or deliver it by mail, your employer is going to want to feel that you are a good communicator, both in verbal and written form. It\u2019s going to be pretty hard for them to believe that if your cover letter is full of grammatical errors and typos. That\u2019s why it\u2019s imperative that you read your cover letter several times to check for any editing that it needs before you send it out.<\/p>\n

Leaving out contact information<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Although cover letters and resumes may be sent together, that doesn\u2019t always mean that they won\u2019t end up separated under a pile of other people\u2019s employment history. This is why it\u2019s a good idea to make sure that you have your name, email and phone number even on your cover letter. For safe measure, it\u2019s also a good idea to close out your letter with letting the company know that you\u2019ll follow up with a phone call or email in about a week just to make sure that your information was received. The more thorough you are in the applying process, the better chance you\u2019ll have of landing an interview.<\/p>\n

A cover letter<\/strong> is often the first impression a hiring manager has of you, so it\u2019s crucial to make it count. A well-crafted cover letter can significantly boost your chances of landing an interview, while a poorly written one could cost you the job. Here are 5 common cover letter mistakes<\/strong> to avoid:<\/p>\n

1. Generic or Vague Content<\/strong><\/h3>\n