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Aug 2024
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How To Address A Cover Letter The Right ...

AUSTIN BELCAK
About this episode

Austin shares the biggest and most common mistake he sees on cover letters, and what you should be doing instead!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

[0:25] - How to address a cover letter the right way

[0:50] - To whom it may concern?

[1:37] - Address an actual person (like the hiring manager)

[2:44] - What if you can’t find their name?

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