Six Words You Should Never Use In Your Cover Letter

Writing a cover letter for your job application can be more of an art than a science. What works for one hiring manager may be a turnoff for others. But there are a few hard and fast rules–some definite dos and don’ts. Want to hear about the words you should never use in your cover letter? Of course you do. Keep reading.

1) “U”

As in, short for “you.” Your cover letter is not a text message.

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