5 Avoidable Cover Letter Mistakes

Cover letters are just as important as your resume, if not more. The reason a cover letter is important is that it sets the tone for the reader and how qualified you are for the job. Cover letters are essential for keeping the reader or potential employer interested in you as a candidate. These letters should be written, keeping in mind that you are selling your talents, your skills and intelligence. More often than not, as freshers or even seasoned professionals, many avoidable mistakes are made whilst writing cover letters. The article will help you understand which are the 5 mistakes that can be avoided while writing a cover letter.

Overusing ‘I’

Never glorify yourself only in the cover letters, it comes off as narcissistic and rude. Make the letter about the employer,showcase your talents in a somber and modest manner. The person reading your cover letter should not be bored of the constant ‘I’s. In the energy industry, there are plenty of people seeking jobs at any given point in time. The recruiter needs to know what value will you add to the company.

Example:

DON’T: I have great communication skills. My addition to the company will yield ten times the result.

DO: Bringing an array of soft skills, which will benefit not only the company but will help in building my character.

Succinct

Precise and succinct writing is highly recommended. The crisper the cover letter the better. In the oil and gas industry most companies are large scale. They do not possess time to review several resumes. A cover letter in this case acts as a catalyst for the employer to be able to see how suitable you are for that position.

Example:

DON’T: The aim, as an individual’s contribution to the company, is to make inroads in the industry, help the company grow, gain momentum and flourish.

DO:  The aim is to help the company grow, gain momentum and flourish.

Weak Openings

A cover letter is essentially the written face that you are providing to your potential employer. A meek and dry opening to your letter will reduce the chances of being chosen in the first round. A strong but polite opening will help you be remembered by the reader. Oil and gas companies are always looking for a talented workforce and a cover letter which ensures an impact will only make their want to hire you stronger.

Example:

DON’T: Please consider me for the above mentioned position.

DO: A dynamic individual who adds fervor and years of experience to the organization.

Typos

The most off-putting thing to come across in any letter, be it cover or otherwise, are typing errors or more commonly known as typos. These can be a real pain because the reader may presume you do not know the language well and hence are not well-equipped to do the job. This can harm your chances of being accepted. Communication is key and whenever you write a cover letter, be sure to revise and re-read your letter and request someone to read it too, in case you miss out on a mistake.

Example:

DON’T: I’m a addition to the company

DO: I’m an addition to the company.

Longer than a page

Cover letters are strictly supposed to be written on one page only. Anything longer is not welcome and moreover, the readers do not possess the patience to read through several pages of a cover letter. Your cover letter should only contain absolutely necessary information and nothing more.

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