Tag and Catherine Goulet, authors of “Dream Careers: How to Quickly Break Into a Fab Job!,” warn against 7 common mistakes that people make when writing their cover letters:

1. Don’t address recruiters with general salutations like “Dear Sir, etc.”  Find out the name of the recruiter and personalize your cover letter.
2. Don’t forget to specify what position you are applying to.
3. Don’t forget to proofread your cover letter many times before sending it out.
4. Don’t focus on what you want, but what the employer wants.
5. Don’t send out a generic letter.  Research and tailor your message.
6. Don’t sound desperate.
7. Don’t challenge the employer to hire you.

Seven Things Not to Do in a Cover Letter, TechRepublic

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