One of my bands, as I like to call them, Taking Back Sunday, has gone back to their beginnings. They’ve reformed the group to include the original members, from their 2002 release of their debut album “Tell All Your Friends.” This album in particular, is my favorite album of theirs, and I can’t wait to see what comes out of this reunion.

According to Billboard.com,

The feeling was even stronger when the quintet, which also includes guitarist Eddie Reyes, regrouped in March on a pecan farm near the Texas-Mexico border to jam — a session that resulted in seven new songs and a load of other ideas TBS plans to develop when it reconvenes this week. “It’s something that would normally take us six, seven months to do, and we did it in a week’s time,” Lazzara recalls. “Every day, when we’d be done playing and just hanging out on the porch or something, we’d all kind of look at each other and laugh ’cause it’s almost like the songs were always there. There’s an urgency and an energy and an excitement that’s just embedded in the songs that you can’t create or fake. I can’t wait for people to hear them.”

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We here at US Music Jobs wanted to address the mysterious cover letter and how to make it work for you.

A cover letter serves as your first introduction to an employer. How do you want to shape their first impression? Yes your resume needs to be impressive, but what if your cover letter isn’t doing you justice, and the employer never even gets to your resume? That’s the first hurdle – getting an employer to notice you.

Keep it short
You don’t want to run on for pages; a paragraph or two will go a long way. Highlight your career objectives, what attributes you bring to the table, and how your work history will help you achieve their goals. Let it be a reflection of you and your abilities and demonstrate why you’re the optimum candidate for them. It’s all about making you stand out amongst the crowd.

Language
Be sure there are no typos or grammatical errors, and use complete sentences with correct punctuation. If you don’t put time into presentation of yourself – why should an employer bother to pay attention? Don’t forget to proofread!

Stay professional
There’s a fine line between being professional and overly casual, so tread carefully. Use correct vocabulary and structure to achieve a serious yet friendly tone – this is not an email to a buddy! See the below examples of introductions, and think about who the employer would consider hiring:

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We here at US Music Jobs wanted to address a few pitfalls that every job seeker falls into from time to time in their job hunt, as well as how to correct these missteps. We want YOU to get the most out of US Music Jobs. This post deals with…

Proofreading
So many people skip this essential part of the application process. When was the last time you re-read and updated your resume details, especially your cover letter?

There are many grammatical and spelling errors that occur when submitting a job application that a spellchecker does not pick up. For example, most commonly misused are the trio of their, there, and they’re. Another word that often trips people up through speedy typing is from, which usually becomes form.

Your job hunt will most definitely be cut short by an employer if your cover letter, essentially your first introduction, includes errors. These errors often occur from intelligent professionals who are simply not carefully proofreading. You’re invested in your job hunt and your career, and that’s how you should portray yourself to an employer as well.

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