Three Ways to Kill a Cover Letter

You know what we’re talking about. You submit a stellar resume, have a solid connection to the company and bam! Your cover letter stinks.

Well, we’re pretty sure if you’re able to avoid some of these initial blunders you’ll succeed in avoiding the slush pile .

1. To Whom It May Concern. Just don’t do it. Louise Kursmark, the author of 15-Minute Cover Letter told U.S. News & World Report, “The employer should say who they want the letter to be addressed to.”

So, what if you don’t know to whom the letter should be addressed?  Simply call the company or do a Google or LinkedIn search to do your due diligence.

2. If