Why Your Cover Letter Gets Rejected (5 MISTAKES TO AVOID)

🎯 My free Job Search Toolkit: https://academy.jeffsu.org/job-search... 📑 Cover letter template and prompts can be found here ➡️ https://www.jeffsu.org/5-cover-letter... In this video, we go over what makes a successful cover letter by exploring common mistakes and providing practical solutions. Using my own cover letter as an example, I reveal the five key mistakes I made back in the day that led to multiple rejections, and how you can avoid these pitfalls. Mistake 1️⃣: A generic or impersonal address can immediately signal a lack of research Mistake 2️⃣: Grammatical errors and typos can quickly tank your application Mistake 3️⃣: A weak introduction can cost you the reader's attention. Discover how to write a compelling hook by addressing a relatable pain point for the company and positioning yourself as a solution Mistake 4️⃣: Vague descriptions don't impress; quantify your achievements instead Mistake 5️⃣: Proper cover letter hygiene matters. Avoid oversharing personal information, using industry-specific jargon, and writing excessively long letters THE NO BS PRODUCTIVITY NEWSLETTER 📧 https://www.jeffsu.org/productivity-p... TIMESTAMPS 00:00 How NOT to Write a Cover Letter 00:19 Not Addressing to an Actual Person 01:29 Grammar Mistakes and Typos 02:36 Not Spending Enough Time on the Hook 04:25 Not Including Tangible Results 05:47 Being Unaware of Cover Letter Hygiene 06:28 Bonus Mistake 06:45 Why Networking is Important for Cover Letters RESOURCES I MENTION IN THE VIDEO Use LinkedIn to network effectively -    • LinkedIn Tips & Tricks   Austin’s Cover Letter article - https://cultivatedculture.com/cover-l... Ali Abdaal’s resume video -    • I Read 2,216 Resumes. Here’s How You Stand...   Cover Letter deal-break article - https://www.topresume.com/career-advi... MY FAVORITE GEAR 🎬 My YouTube Gear - https://www.jeffsu.org/yt-gear/ 🎒 Everyday Carry - https://www.jeffsu.org/my-edc/ MY TOP 3 FAVORITE SOFTWARE ❎ CleanShot X - https://geni.us/cleanshotx ✍️ Skillshare - https://geni.us/skillshare-jeff 📖 Readwise - https://readwise.io/jeffsu/ BE MY FRIEND: 📧 Subscribe to my Productivity newsletter - https://www.jeffsu.org/productivity-p... 📸 Instagram -   / j.sushie   🤝 LinkedIn -   / jsu05   👨🏻‍💻 WHO AM I: I'm Jeff, a tech professional trying to figure life out. What I do end up figuring out, I share! PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links I get a kickback from and my opinions are my own and may not reflect that of my employer 😇 #coverletter #jobsearch #resume