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7 Killer Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid
Peter Vogt | MonsterTRAK Career Coach
Not Using Standard Business-Letter Format
The student’s cover letter looked more like a cut-and-paste email than a business letter. It had no recipient information, no return address and no date. The letter screamed unprofessional.
Be sure your cover letter uses a standard business letter format. It should include the date, the recipient’s mailing address and your address.
The Nursing Cover Letter Quiz
It’s Not All About You
It may seem counterintuitive, but your cover letter, like your resume, should be about the employer as much as it’s about you. Yes, you need to tell the employer about yourself, but do so in the context of the employer’s needs and the specified job requirements.
Typos and Grammatical Errors
Employers tend to view typos and grammatical errors as evidence of your carelessness and inability to write. Proofread every letter you send. Have a friend who knows good writing double-check it for you.
Raykia0820
12 months ago
14 comments
In the past, I didn't send a cover letter unless it was specifically requested by the employer. However, I now include a customized cover letter to each employer regardless.
outbacksz
almost 2 years ago
4 comments
I am agreeing with nursesourcer. When I am hiring an employee I mostly focus on a well written resume that matches the skills and the degree of experience we are looking for in the candidates
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mathew4513
almost 2 years ago
20 comments
I wanted to say that it's nice to know that someone else also mentioned this as I had trouble finding the same info elsewhere. This was the first place that told me the answer
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franchessca
almost 4 years ago
4 comments
It is helpfull, but i think, you must to give the correct answer, for each quiz, so we can learn where we had a mistake and some examples would be more helpfull too
Account Removed
almost 4 years ago
as an RN, I never needed anything but to show up and fill out an app. on my job interview. I had a job within the week.. I wish i still was a practicing nurse. I loved it and loved taking care of others. I don't understand this new crap of online applications. You do not know a person till you see them in person. I left nursing with above average work
Account Removed
almost 4 years ago
thank you
ChrisAParise
almost 4 years ago
2 comments
where is the cover letter? I would like to read it to see the no no's
tetot
almost 4 years ago
2 comments
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mgreendale
almost 4 years ago
4 comments
I AM A NEW GRAD AND LOOKING FOR A JOB. I GOT A GREAT COVER LETTER. ITS MOSTLY JUST CLINICAL SKILL, BUT AT LEAST I SPELL CHECKED IT.
laries30
almost 4 years ago
2 comments
I am agreeing with nursesourcer. When I am hiring an employee I mostly focus on a well written resume that matches the skills and the degree of experience we are looking for in the candidates. I see the cover letter as a complement but not necessarily as a requisite.
debsworld
almost 4 years ago
4 comments
Gene, read this thoroughly it may help you in the long run.
nursesourcer
almost 4 years ago
108 comments
I disagree w/the cover letter "need". Apparently the job seeker is looking for a job - all I want to see on the resume is the skills set I am looking for, or my hiring manager is in need of. Skip the cover letter if you ask me & focus on a WELL written resume, outlining ALL of the skills needed for the job that you apply for! You might need to craft new resumes w/each application, but that will do!