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5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

by Minnie Damon | January 28, 2025

We address five of the most common cover letter mistakes, along with how to avoid them.

Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid in a Legal Job Search

by Vault Law Editors | April 09, 2024

In this post, the Vault Law editors examine the most common errors in writing cover letters for legal jobs and give tips on avoiding them.

How to Talk About Your Internship During Your Job Search

by Andrew Fennell | August 23, 2023

Here are four tips for effectively communicating your internship experience during your full-time job hunt.

How to Write a Cover Letter Like Hemingway

by Derek Loosvelt | April 30, 2021

Ernest Hemingway used these five writing guidelines throughout his career. Find out how they can help you write better cover letters.

5 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid so Your Job Application Stands Out

by Mary Kate Sheridan | December 23, 2019

Making a mistake in your cover letter can land you in the reject pile. Here are five cover letter mistakes to avoid so that your job application makes it to the next round and—hopefully—gets you an interview.

4-Step Formula to Writing Better Cover Letters

by Susan Wallace | August 21, 2019

Hiring experts believe a successful cover letter increases your chances of getting hired by 90 percent. With that in mind, here are four simple steps you can take to create a great cover letter.

Selling Yourself in Your Cover Letter

by Vault Careers | July 09, 2019

Advertisers know the key to grabbing your attention in a matter of seconds—use their techniques to sell a future employer on you and your qualifications in your next cover letter.

4 Surprising Mistakes Ruining Your Chances of Getting Hired

by Peter Yang | May 16, 2019

All of your job search preparation will be in vain if you set yourself up to fail. Here are five mistakes job seekers often make that end up derailing their applications.

Your Comprehensive (ATS-Worthy) Cover Letter & Resume Guide [Slideshow]

by BambooHR | April 26, 2019

Your resume is your chance to make a good first impression, but without a solid design, human eyes may never see it! Our guide helps you beat applicant tracking systems."

The Number-One Rule for Cover Letters

by Kaitlin McManus | November 30, 2018

Cover letters are subjective, personal, and hard to write. But there's one other thing they should be, too.