Cover Letter Checklist

• - Did I call or research online to confirm the name of the specific person I am sending the letter to?
• - Does my letter look professional? (Matches my resume, quality paper, professional font, etc.)
• - Is it written in the format of a business letter (10-12 font, date, address, signature, etc.)?
• - Did I use a colon in the salutation, not a comma?
• - Is it written in a natural tone with vocabulary that I am accustomed to using?
• - Is it written in active, not passive voice?
• - Does it expand upon my resume (not just repeat it)?
• - Is it no more than one page?
• - Is it customized to the employer?
• - Is it positive, interesting and specific?
• - Did I proofread carefully?
• - Did I take the letter to the Center for Career and Professional Development for a critique?
• - Did I sign the letter with blue or black pen?
• - Did I keep a record of the letter so that I can follow-up with the employer on the date I indicated in the letter?

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