8 Phrases That Are Killing Your Cover Letters

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By Alison Green

Few people like writing cover letters. As a result, they tend to fall back on cliches and fluff that doesn't strengthen their applications, but in many cases, weakens them. See how many of these eight phrases you recognize from your own cover letters – and if you spot any, nix them immediately!

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