Cover Letters: Delete these words
Posted 09/28/2010 8:45 AM
Employers read thousands of cover letters each year. Want to make yours stand out? Avoid using such common words as hope, hone, drawn, and feel, and replace them with more catchy language.
Hope
Old: "I hope to hear from you soon."
New: "I look forward to speaking with you further regarding my qualifications."
Honed
Old: "This summer, I honed my research and writing skills through a position at _________ law firm."
New: "My research regarding constitutional rights violations culminated in a report and recommendations that guided the ACLU in future actions."
Drawn
Old: "I am drawn to ABC company because of its outstanding reputation and high quality service."
New: "The relationship management skills I built while working in a state office are a match for ABC company's commitment to outstanding customer relationships."
Feel
Old: "I feel the relationship management skills I built while working in..."
New: "The relationship management skills I built while working in..."
See all the details and explanations at:
http://tinyurl.com/CommonCoverLetterWords
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