10 Easy Cover Letter Upgrades for an Instant Glow-Up

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Welcome to Ace's weekly newsletter, where you'll find new and polished ideas regarding the strategic moves you should take in your career.?

Let me start by saying - I get it.?

The job search process can be gruelling, and crafting the perfect cover letter feels like an uphill battle. You've already poured your heart and soul into creating an amazing resume, showcasing all your A-game skills and accomplishments. But now you gotta sell yourself again in a cover letter? It's enough to make your head spin!

But don't raise the white flag yet, my friends. That cover letter could be the passport to landing your dream job. It's your chance to connect with the hiring executives on a deeper level than the dry CV. With some cover letter magic, you'll persuade them you're the ideal candidate for the position.

Now let's get tactical on the elephant in the room - self-promotion. It can feel so awkward to toot your own horn, especially if you're not a natural-born bragger. But listen up: a cover letter is like your big sales pitch, and you're the hottest product. You've got to strut your stuff and dazzle the hiring heroes with your awesome qualifications.

My pro tip??

• Stay confident without going overboard.?
• Use clear, straightforward language to highlight your skills and biggest wins.
• Don't go overboard with flowery words or totally over-the-top boasts.

Speaking of what NOT to include? Travel diaries and random nice adjectives about yourself are instant buzz-kills. Irrelevant info is a surefire way to lose the hiring manager's interest faster than you can say "thanks but no thanks."

Another mishap to avoid? Copying and pasting your whole resume. Yawn-fest! Your cover letter should be a complementary sneak peek at your portfolio of greatness - not a regurgitated remake.

Let’s shift our focus to 9 very deeply researched cover letter mistakes which have the potential to completely destroy job landing opportunities.

1. Overusing "I" - Sure, it's about you, but too many "I" statements reek of narcissism. Try to strike a balance by blending your achievements with how they benefited your team or company.
2. Sleepy opening - You've got to hook 'em from line one! A boring intro puts the reader to sleep before they've glimpsed your rockstar potential. Craft an attention-grabbing opener that leaves them hungry to learn more about what an amazing catch you are.
3. Buried lead - Don't bury your biggest selling points! Those star qualities deserve top billing right from the start. Whether it's massive sales numbers, cool tech skills, or other major accomplishments - flaunt 'em proudly.
4. Novella length - Keep it tight and focused, amigos. Ain't nobody got time for a 2,000 word autobiographical saga. Around 300-400 words is the sweet spot.
5. Vagueville claims - Using vague puffery like "excellent communicator" or "team player" without quantifiable examples to back it up is a total snoozefest. Concrete facts, metrics, and provable wins are what really sell your awesome factor.
6. One-size-fits-none approach - Blasting out a generic, non-customized letter is an automatic "thanks but no thanks" from hiring managers. Take the time to tailor it with that company's core values and job requirements.
7. Ending on a thud - Don't let that momentum just...trail...off... Leave them hyped and desperate to meet the amazing, one-of-a-kind YOU! A lame, passive closing is such a missed opportunity.
8. Getting too casual - You want a polished, professional tone fitting for a top-tier candidate. Reading like a text to your bestie screams immature and unprepared.
9. Wait, you didn't sign it?- Such an easy win, yet so many applicants drop the ball here. A missing signature gives the impression you're careless or didn't proofread properly.

I know, there are a lot of hazards to manage! But don't worry, my cover letter champions at Ace Resume have your back. We'll work with you one-on-one to create a standout cover letter that will have the recruiting team exclaiming, "We've gotta meet this rockstar!"

Your game-changing cover letter is just one click away. Don't be left behind in the slush pile; make that all-star first impression now! More job-hunting information will be available shortly from a friend who genuinely cares about your professional success.?

Best Regards,?

Apoorva Choudhary, founder?

Ace Resumes