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Letter Dos and Don'ts
Do's
- Include
the person's full name, title, company name, and company address.
- Include
your full name, address, and contact information.
- Use a
formal greeting (Mr., Ms., Dr.).
- Center
your margins.
- Follow
up after three business days.
- Mention
how you found out about the position.
- Be upbeat
and creative--make your letter stand out.
- Keep copies
of everything you send.
Don'ts
- Don't
write a long letter--shorter is better.
- Don't
address the person by first name unless you know him or her personally
and have permission to do so.
- Don't
forget to personally sign the letter.
- Don't
forget to check grammar and spelling.
- Don't
use flashy stationery (unless you're applying for a highly creative
job).
- Don't
use slang.
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