Part 2: Common Mistakes for Crafting a Cover Letter

Part 2- Common Mistakes for Crafting a Cover Letter
0:00 Starting
0:37 Common Mistake
1:13 Mistake 1: Using a Generic Template
3:46 Mistake 2: Incorrect Recipient Info
4:49 Mistake 3: Repeating Your resume
6:00 Mistake4: Focusing on Yourself
7:06 Mistake 5: Being to Vague or General
8:07 Mistake 6: Lengthy Content
9:05 Mistake 7: Typos
9:49 Mistake 8: Unprofessional Tone
10:39 Mistake 9: Negativity
11:30 Mistake 10: Lack of Enthusiasm
12:26 Mistake 11: Not Following Instructions
13:10 Mistake 12: Poor Formatting
14:16 Mistake 13: Overemphasis on “I” Statements
15:11 Mistake 14: Irrelevant Information
16:07 Mistake 15: No Call to Action
17:00 Mistake 16: Forgetting to Sign
17:49 Mistake 17: Exaggerating or Lying
18:37 Mistake 18: Not Proofreading Contact Info
20:01 Additional Tips
20:56 Conclusion
22:09 Closing
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