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“Dear Sir or Madam”: The wrong way to start a cover letter and your best alternatives

by Debbie Bride

“Sir” or “Madam” might have their place in polite society, but not in cover letters. Here, we look at why “Dear Sir or Madam” is the wrong way to address your cover letter recipient and the best alternatives.

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