Your Next Cover Letter Mistake Could Be Your Last
If they’re not done correctly, cover letters can do more harm than good. This won’t come as a huge shock, but one spelling error or grammar mistake could instantly move your application to the “No Pile”. It’s not exactly fair, because everyone makes mistakes. And, we all know never to judge a book by its cover. However, in the world of job applications, your next mistake will be your last.
I guess this means you have two choices.
1) Write a half-assed cover letter with correct spelling and grammar.
2) Write an awesome cover letter with correct spelling and grammar.
Yup, let’s go with number 2. To get there, after spending all that time writing your cover letter have at least 5 people proof read it. Make sure that the people proof reading it know their stuff. There’s no point in having 5 Kindergarten students proof your letter 
. In fact, if you want, I’d be willing to proof your letter. Just email it to me.
As an added bonus, check out this link: http://www.linkedin.com/answers/hiring-human-resources/staffing-recruiting/HRH_SFF/650564-25239187
It’s a discussion board of HR professionals talking about cover letters, and how one mistake could mean you don’t get a job.