The following tips will help you create polished cover letters conforming to best contemporary practices.

Be sure to reference the job listing and your pertinent experience, by using a few of the keywords in the job description.

Avoid empty words (as described in one the links below).

Format the cover letter consistently (single font throughout, size greater than 10, even spacing)

If presenting the cover letter in person or mailing it in, print on good quality bond paper.

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