COVERING LETTERS 89 readability Keep to one page. Only exceptional covering letters need be longer. Keep sentences and paragraphs short. Two short paragraphs are better than one long one. Dense blocks of text are hard to read. Make the main points clear. Covering letters are skimmed through rather than read. Even though it's a letter, use bullet points to emphasize your: ­ specific skills; ­ main achievements; ­ key career details. Include white space to make it look easy to read and inviting. Use wide margins and paragraph breaks. Use a plain, clear 11 or 12 point typeface.