Use this checklist to ensure that your cover letter is complete:

• One page only and limited to three targeted paragraphs
• Written to someone specific, with the name and title spelled correctly
• Company name and address are correct and complete
• Full spell check and proofing
• Three focused paragraphs (focused on the reader’s needs, not yours)
• Closes with “Sincerely,”—anything else can sound too chummy
• Includes a P.S. for emphasis
• Final step: do not forget to follow up, or all the other steps will be in vain!

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