In Cover Letter, Explain How You'll Benefit Employer

Don't tell the employer in your cover letter what the company can do for you instead of what you can do for the company.

This mistake is particularly common among new college graduates and other inexperienced job-seekers. In most cases, employers are in business to make a profit. They want to know what you can do for their bottom line, not what they can do to fulfill your career dreams. Tell the employer how you can meet his or her needs and contribute to the company. For an overall refresher on cover letters, see our Cover Letter Tutorial.