• Neat, clean and well presented
• Style should be consistent
• Word process with absolutely no errors
• Ensure the tone of the letter reveals your desire and interest for the position
• Maintain a business-like fashion
• Refrain from using graphics or non-standard fonts, unless perhaps, it would demonstrate a creativeness demanded by the type of work applied for. (Be very selective when using this style-type)

Cover Letter Do’s:

• Do make sure you have signed your name.
• Do proofread the letter to avoid spelling or grammatical errors.
• Do ensure that the letter is clean, neat and pleasing to the eye.
• Do send an original letter; never a photocopy
• Do present a clear, concise and comprehensible letter.
• Do let your enthusiasm and interest show.
• Do focus on your strengths and support with examples.
• Do try to obtain the name of the person receiving the applications; otherwise – Dear Sir/Madam: is acceptable.
• Do include your resume for additional information.

• Don’t print your cover letter on inexpensive copy paper.
• Don’t send the same letter to different employers.
• Don’t include irrelevant information.
• Don’t make excuses.
• Don’t use typefaces that are overly fancy.
• Don’t send out a cover letter this is disorderly.
• Don’t assume that the reader will fill in pertinent data that you may have left out.
• Don’t forget to include where or how you can be reached.
• Don’t hand-write your cover letter unless requested; always word process.