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Writing a Cover Letter
Do
Do start a cover letter with a story that's relevant to your passion or experience in the industry. This is your chance to showcase your voice and personality.
Do think about what you can bring to the company, not what you will gain (such as experience).
Do write the letter to connect your past and your present to your future.
Do explain any job gaps or pieces from your resume that might raise a red flag.
Do highlight key terms in a job description so that you understand what skills or tasks are most vital for this role.
Pro tip - drop the job description into a word cloud to have the most used terms appear.
Do invest in understanding whom you are writing the letter to; both the company and individual.
Do Edit. Utilize spell and grammar check. Reread it aloud and ask a friend to review.
Don't
Don't repeat your resume, you will want your cover letter to go above and beyond.
Instead, tell why specific experiences and skills would benefit their company.
Don't highlight your lack of experience, knowledge, or job gaps in the field; focus on your individual highlights relevant to the position.
Don't send out a blanket resume; each should be specific for the role as this will vary from job to job.
Don't be too vague - tell them why the company speaks to you such as culture, goals, or mission.
Don't use clichés and buzzwords.
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