1. Keep it short? 

Cover letter is the first impressive and effective means of communication between you and your prospective employer. Being it is the first-time professional communication with your hiring manager; you must introduce yourself in few words and include your purpose for writing along with highlighting your major skills and experiences. Also you should request for the opportunity to meet personally with the potential employer.

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If your hiring manager is excited to take you at his organization, you will be soon getting an interview call.

Writing short cover letters and attaching a heavy-lifting resume is outdated today. Your resume will not convey much about your personality rather than qualifications. Today’s employers really depend on a candidate’s personality. O'Donnell says that longer cover letters with sub-titled paragraphs are more impressive in today’s job market.

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