- Have I proofread my letter at least twice for grammar, spelling and typographical errors?
- Is the letter addressed to a specific person? Did I include their correct title and have I spelled the person's name correctly?
- Have I signed the letter in blue or black ink?
- Do I have a copy of the cover letter for my own records?
- Is my letter confined to one page and no more than three to five short paragraphs?
- If salary information was specifically asked for, have I included it? (No need to mention salary if it was not requested.)
- Have I highlighted my strengths in the second or third paragraph using bullet points?
- Did I include my resume? Have I placed it behind the cover letter without clips or staples and folded it neatly in thirds to fit into a standard size envelope?
- Does the cover letter focus on the needs of the employer and not on my own requirements, such as money or flexible hours?
- And because it's the number one thing people forget to do: Have I signed my name using blue or black ink?