There's no denying it: a strong cover letter is a crucial part of any job application. Before submitting yours for a dream job, make sure you have steered clear of the following common design pitfalls.
1. Over designing
Bold templates and eye-catching fonts are definitely appealing, but you don't want to trip your reader up as they try to cull information about you. "Make it easy for me to get your story," advises Victoria Vitarelli, a career consultant and marketing expert who's worked with brands including Garnier and Bausch & Lomb. Another reason to keep it simple: there's no guarantee the application tracking software will keep all your design elements in order when your application is opened and considered.
Read the rest of this article by Audrey Brashich over on My Perfect Resume
