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Recycled business cards could help graduates in job hunt

Job hunters should ensure their cover letter is impressive.

Eco business cards are a great way to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Investing in recycled business cards demonstrates your green credentials and could set you apart from other candidates.

But while eco business cards are important, most jobs also require an impressive cover letter with the application.

A cover letter is a personalised note to your prospective employer that includes information about how your professional attributes suit the role.

A well-written letter tells employers that you have relevant skills and could help you to land that first interview.

Graduates should include their contact details and outline how they are a good match for the job in the cover letter.

Spelling mistakes, punctuation and formatting errors are common mistakes in cover letters and double checking your document before sending it is a useful preventative measure.

Jay Redfern, assistant editor from the Galesburg Register-Mail, said a cover letter that includes "a unique story about yourself that would pertain to the job you are interviewing for" is a good idea and makes you stand out.

Mr Redfern also identified that job candidates should be persistent and prepared.

Once you’re happy with the content in your cover letter, job seekers should consider the layout and formatting of the document.

Your printing service could assist you with your cover letter and business card layout or design.