The Formatting of Cover Letters: What to Do and Not To Do

Posted by Broken Hill Resume on 29 Oct 2024

When applying for a job, having a professional resume and cover letter are essential. However, just having great content isn’t enough. The design of your cover letter is just as crucial as the content. A badly formatted cover letter could leave a bad impression on the hiring manager and a properly formatted one can make your company stand out from the competitors. In this post, we’ll look at the best practices and pitfalls of formatting your cover letter and discuss why it may be beneficial to have professionals such as Broken Hill Resume handle the formatting for you.

First, let’s talk about the basics of cover letter format.

  1. Do use a professional font. Times New Roman, Arial, and Calibri are all good options. Avoid using too extravagant or hard-to-read fonts.
  2. Do use a consistent layout. Use the same font size and format in the letter of cover.
  3. Do include proper spacing. Choose single line or 1.15 line spacing, and ensure that you leave ample white spaces between each paragraph so that the letter is easily read.
  4. Do include your contact information on the front of your letter. This should include your name, address, phone number, and email.
  5. Personalize the letter. Make use of the name of the hiring manager as much as you can, and customize your letter to the job you’re applying to.

Now, let’s talk about the essentials of cover letter layout.

  1. Do not use a template. Every cover letter should be unique and specific to the specific job and organization you’re applying to.
  2. Don’t go over one page. Keep your letter short and straight to the essence.
  3. Don’t go overboard with your formatting. Stick to a simple, professional layout.
  4. Do not forget to proofread. Double-check grammar and spelling mistakes before you send the letter.
  5. Make sure to acknowledge the note.

While it’s important to be aware of the structure in your resume cover letter it can be laborious and difficult to complete it yourself. That’s why professional resume writing services like Broken Hill Resume comes in. Our team of experts knows how to design your cover letter to help you stand out from the competition. We’ll handle the formatting so that you can concentrate on the content of your letter.

Additionally, our team can assist you in tailoring your cover letter to fit the job you’re applying to. Additionally, we’ll look for grammar and spelling errors and ensure that your letter is clear in its writing and simple to understand.

In the end, a properly formatted cover letter will make all it’s worth in your career search. If you follow the do’s and don’ts of cover letter formatting and maybe hiring a professional service like Broken Hill Resume to handle the formatting on your behalf You’ll be on the way to writing a professional cover letter that helps to stand out in the other applicants. Don’t hesitate to call us on 1300 202 475 or use the contact form to reach us with any questions you may have.

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