I have read probably 100 cover letters — and I’ve probably written that many, too. They aren’t the most fun to write and, I promise you, they aren’t the most fun to read either.
But something I’ve learned from reading so many is that it really isn’t tough to set your cover letter apart from the rest. A lot of people follow a pretty bland formula (or go totally off the rails or make silly mistakes), and by creating something that’s polished but still has personality, you’re bound to get your job or internship application placed on the top of the stack.
Here are mistakes you’re making in your cover letters, plus how to fix them.
