4 fatal cover letter mistakes—and how to avoid making them

Cover letters matter. Avoid making these common mistakes, or you won’t get past the screening round.

Online applications usually include an optional field where you can upload a cover letter. Think “optional” means you don’t have to include one? Think again. According to a recent survey of recruiters from the career services platform Zety, 89% expect a cover letter, and 87% say it’s a key factor when deciding whom to interview.

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