Cover Letter

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 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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