
1. Quality always trumps quantity.
It's much harder to put everything into those 2-3 jobs that are actually a great fit for your skills and passions. You could spend a couple hours getting that letter and resume just right, but it's so worth it. Forget the shotgun approach and tailor your self-pitch with such brilliance that they'd be foolish not to respond.
4. Opening Paragraphs Matter
5. Offer a Vision
6. Get Blogging Now
What does blogging have to do with a cover letter? Let's say you're writing about your interest in geo-local social networks in the letter. Great, but anyone can say that. But imagine how much more power your words have when you can back it up by linking to a blog post you've written about the subject. Not every candidate can do that.
You've got to get blogging if you want to stand out. Even if all your readers share your last name, do it. What matters most is that you show that you can write well and think strategically.
Here's an idea that I always wanted to try: blog about something that's mentioned in the job description and link to it in your cover letter. Offer ideas or approaches that are applicable to the job without using the company's name. Great way to show that you really want the position and it adds to your blog at the same time.
7. Stay Current and Show It
Bonus: Not a Cover Letter Tip But Will Save You Time
Good luck in your search!



