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Top 10 Cover Letter Mistakes
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Don't let the first thing your possible new employer looks at to be bad. Don't do these things:

1. Don't Overuse "I"
2. Don't Use a Weak Opening
3. Don't Omit Your Top Selling Points
4. Don't Make It Too Long
5. Don't Repeat Your Resume Word for Word
6. Don't Be Vague
7. Don't Forget to Customize
8. Don't End on a Passive Note
9. Don't Be Rude
10. Don't Forget to Sign the Letter

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