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Is it necessary to address a cover letter to a specific individual?

April 26, 2017address cover individual letter necessary

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Is it necessary to address a cover letter to a specific individual?

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When using cover letters, it is important to find out a name and personally address it. This shows that a job candidate is taking the initiative to find out about the company and is truly interested. Using a general reference is bland and can earn your resume a place in the trashcan. Another serious mistake: addressing it to someone of the wrong gender! Do your homework and find out a name before sending a cover letter.