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Handwritten Cover letter

  • 16-01-2012 1:00pm
    #1
    carolinej
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 238 ✭✭


    Hi, I'm applying for a job and the cover letter has to be handwritten. What I'm unsure of is what type of paper to use - A4 printer paper or decent quality writing paper? Any advice?

    Thank's,
    Carolinej


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  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    It wouldn't do you any harm to use good quality paper, so long as you can write in a straight line! :)


  • #3
    Motley Crue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,382 ✭✭✭Motley Crue


    Probably a quality writing paper? I imagine the job involves a lot of handwriting so they probably want to see how legible your writing is. In that case a paper that doesn't smudge the ink of your pen while the letter is in transit would be perfect.

    You might also consider writing the cover letter with a fountain or ink nib pen as opposed to just a ballpoint. That kind of difference could make a lasting impression and make you stand out from the crowd, just remember to give the letter a little time to completely dry once you've finished before folding for posting;)

    Good luck


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