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Creative cover letters are good - but keep it professional. If the opening line of your cover letter mentions your astrological sign or your cooking skills – get that out of there! Unless, of course, you’re applying for an astrologer or culinary position. There is a lot of advice out there about making that cover letter stand out, but according to a survey of hiring managers, a lot of people get too personal, or too creative. Rosemary Haefner, VP of human resources for CareerBuilder says job seekers should focus on gaining attention for the right reasons by highlighting relevant skills – and delete the line that is in there for shock value or wit.
A good cover letter will reveal a bit about your personality, just try to make sure it’s an aspect of you that has something to do with the position.
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