Please also be sure to proofread, as nothing will turn a potential employer off more
than a cover letter full of typos.
Not exact matches
Most employers prefer a
cover letter that is less
than a
full page.
Almost 70 % of employers wanted a
cover letter of less
than a
full page and about 25 % said the shorter the better.
In your
covering email, write in
full sentences, as you would for a
covering letter rather
than abbreviated text - speak that you might sometimes use in more general emails
Your
full positioning statement, which is more comprehensive
than your personal tagline, includes your qualifications and key accomplishments, can be included in your LinkedIn Summary section, on your social media profiles, worked into the Qualifications Statement or Summary on your resume, or incorporated in your
cover letter.
If you're looking for
full - time employment rather
than new part - time gigs, indicate that in your
cover letter as well.
You'll notice that the professional substitute teacher
cover letter sample addresses the hiring manager by
full name, which is more personal
than a generic address such as to whom it may concern and also avoids the awkwardness of choosing the proper honorific.