Cover Letter Question

[hotdog36]

Hey guys,

I just wanted some input about cover letters. Is having a paragraph in my cover letter that's 16 lines long at 11 font too long? It's the paragraph when I describe my past work experience and extra-curriculars.

Thanks!

[weary]

no way to really know w/o seeing it and how long the sentences are. 11 font should be fine though.

also, i wouldn't reccomend listing your EC's unless they are really, REALLY relevant to the job. stuff like that screams "recent college grad, inexperienced, etc."

cover letters should be short and to the point. in all honesty, i usually only skimmed them and went on to the resume...most of my colleagues who were recruiting did the same.

[SpaceMonkey]

Yeah, 16 lines is a little long.

[hotdog36]

Thanks guys!

[MollyMe]

I have a short introduction paragraph, bullet key qualifications, and finish with a short paragraph.