Your cover letter should be clear, concise, and typed in a formal font like Times New Roman to make a good first impression on employers. Have someone proofread for errors and ensure there is no informal language. Include contact information for references the employer can use to learn more about your qualifications and suitability for the role.

1. Your lettershouldbe clearandto the point.The employer'sfirstimpressionof youisformedthrough
thisdocument.
You can type or hand-write yourletter.However,typingispreferablebecause itisconsideredtobe
more formal and it'seasiertoread, makingitmore likelythatyourletterwill getread.
Double checkthatthe spellingandgrammarare correct. Use paragraphs and punctuation.Have afriend
or familymemberreadthroughthe lettertosee if theycanspot errors.
Checkto make sure that the letterisformal and doesnotcontainany slangor informal language.
Use a relevantfont.Tryto go forArial or TimesNew Roman.Avoidfunfonts,suchasComic Sans,as this
will ruinthe reputationof the letterimmediatelyasitdisplaysalackof professionalism.There are some
quirkyjobswhere thiswill gooverwell butthey're the rarity,soerron the side of caution.
Include aphone number,e-mail addressorname of your reference andthe besttimeswhenthe
employercancontact them.Alternatively,asksomeone totype areference upforyouand include it
whenyougive yourCV to the employer.