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From the OWL resource Cover Letters 1: Quick Tips

This resource was written by Angie Olson.
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Last edited by Allen Brizee on August 5th 2009 at 3:23PM

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What should I do before sending off my cover letter?

In order to provide the most professional image of yourself to potential employers, you want to have polished documents with no mistakes. Here are some final tips to get this professional look:

  • Proofread the cover letter after a few hours or days (improve sentences, grammar, typos).
  • Give your cover letter to friends, professors, and/or colleagues for proofreading and suggestions.
  • Go to the Purdue University Writing Lab in Heavilon 226 for a free cover letter tutorial (if you are affiliated with Purdue).

All Sections in Cover Letters 1: Quick Tips: What should I do before sending off my cover letter?:

  1. What Is a Cover Letter?
  2. Quick Content Tips for Cover Letters
  3. Quick Formatting Tips for Cover Letters
  4. Should I show off my knowledge of the company?
  5. What should I do before sending off my cover letter?
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