Always, always, always proofread anything you submit in writing. Cover letters, thank you notes, and many other kind of business correspondence are important documents that you will generate during any job or internship search. And because you'll most likely be hedging your bets and applying to multiple positions you'll be have quite a paper trail.
Business correspondence isn't fun but it is important and it can be tremendously beneficial. Even a quick letter can tell a person about your maturity, professionalism, and interest in a position. Don't allow the monotony of replicating the process hinder your chances by lulling you into making a typo.
Many documents will assume a similar form, but each document should be personalized. For example, cater your skills to a particular employer in a cover letter or draw from a specific topic of interview conversation in a thank you. One simple way to avoid making errors is to avoid the temptation to copy and paste information. Recreating each new document will force you to actively move through each step of the creative process and improve the continuity in general. Of course, proofread no matter what!
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I also was given a recommendation once from someone to always, ALWAYS send a thank you note - even for the smallest things. Especially in industries reliant on networking like music, the arts, and business. Whether it is for a quick interveiw, a recommendation, a phone call, or even a little advice over email: a thank you note can go a long way. It reminds employers of your name, and pairs it with graciousness and professionalism. Of course, you should always proofread these, too.
Zoe, what a great comment! Thanks for contributing :)
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