Cover Letter Checklist

• Does your letter address a person, not a title? Did you call the company and ask for the exact name and title of the person — making sure you got the correct spelling?


• Did you use a natural writing style — professional but friendly — and avoid starting each sentence with "I"?


• Does your letter show that you know something about the company — who they are, what they do, what the job involves?


• Does your letter demonstrate energy and enthusiasm — without going overboard?


• Did you expand on your resumé rather than repeat its content?


• Did you sign your letter and give a number where you can be reached?


• Did you have others check your letter for spelling and grammatical errors?