Cover Letters Cover Letter Do's and Don'ts 2

Question 1

What should you do when you cannot find the hiring manager's name for the salutation?

Accepted Answer

Use a relevant title like 'Dear Hiring Manager'

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Write 'To Whom It May Concern'

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Skip the salutation entirely

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Address it to 'Dear Sir'

Question 2

Which is a DON'T regarding cover letter length?

Accepted Answer

Filling two or more full pages

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Keeping it to one page

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Using three to four concise paragraphs

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Leaving white space between paragraphs

Question 3

What is the best practice for tailoring a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

Customize it to the specific job and company

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Send the same generic letter to every employer

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Copy the job description word for word

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Leave the company name blank

Question 4

Which opening is a DON'T for a cover letter?

Accepted Answer

'I am writing to apply for the position advertised'

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A hook tied to a company achievement

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A specific accomplishment relevant to the role

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Mentioning a mutual connection's referral

Question 5

How should you handle salary expectations in a cover letter?

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Only mention them if the posting explicitly requests it

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Always state your desired salary up front

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Demand a higher figure than advertised

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List your full pay history

Question 6

What is a DO when discussing your qualifications?

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Highlight achievements with concrete results

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List every job you've ever held

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Repeat your resume verbatim

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Exaggerate skills you don't have

Question 7

Which closing action is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Include a clear call to action requesting an interview

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End abruptly with no closing line

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Apologize for taking the reader's time

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Promise to call repeatedly until you reach them