English 421Y: Technical Writing Online

So, according to these readings, my cover letter's tone should be conversational, personable and relaxed (see "Junk cover letters kill good resumes"), but also cordial and professional (see Instructor Blog #3). I've personally never heard that a cover letter should be conversational, or written the way you would speak (as the "Junk cover letters kill good resumes" article suggests) and doubt that I will write my cover letter in a conversational tone.