How to Write a Perfect Cover Letter (537 words)

"It's Gracia! G-R-A-C-I-A. I'm not Mr. Garcia! Never have been. Gracia, Gracia, Gracia - get it right!"

These thoughts ran through my head hundreds of times last year while reading cover letters submitted for my latest production. I'm not overly sensitive about my name (I've been called Chad GARcia all my life), but I'm surprised at the number of careless actors out there. Instead of focusing on these letters, my first impression is: This person doesn't pay attention to detail.

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