No, a cover letter can’t be two pages. A two page cover letter is too long, and is likely to lose the hiring manager’s attention. Additionally, keeping your cover letter to one page ensures you focus on your key accomplishments. A focused one page cover letter is more likely to impress employers than one which includes irrelevant information.
If your cover letter runs onto a second page, it’s a sign that it isn’t focused enough and that you’re starting to ramble.
The ideal length for a cover letter is:
- Between ½ and one page
- 250–400 words
- 3 to 4 paragraphs long