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By Adams Media Corp,
19. Messy corrections: Your cover letter should contain all pertinent information. If, for any reason, you forget to communicate something to your addressee, retype the letter. Including a supplementary note, either typed or handwritten, will be viewed as unprofessional or, worse, lazy. For example, one candidate attached a "post-it" note to his cover letter, stating his willingness to travel and/or relocate. This, and all other information, must be included in your final draft.
Also, try to avoid using correction fluid or penning in any corrections. It's always a better idea to take the time to retype the letter perfectly.
20. Omitted signature: However obvious this might sound, don't forget to sign your name at the close of your cover letter. Far too many letters that we've seen had a typed name, but no signature. An employer might interpret this oversight as carelessness.
Also, your signature allows you the chance to personalize your letter. Don't blow it by using a script font or a draw program on your word processor. Although there is a rainbow of colors to choose form, always sign your name neatly in blue or black ink.
This resource is (c) 1995 by Adams Media Corp., and is excerpted from "The Adams Cover Letter Almanac" published by Adams Media Corporation.
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