Covering Letters

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A covering letter is normally sent/emailed alongside a CV in order to introduce yourself and your CV to the employer.

Top tips :

Address your letter to a specific employer and if possible, a named person within the organisation
No longer than one side of A4 (Academic letters can be longer)
Outline the reason you are writing to them – including the work you are applying for and where you saw it advertised
Identify why you want to work for the employer
Demonstrate why the employer should employ you - this is done by providing specific details of your relevant experience, skills or knowledge
Spell check and proof read – mistakes can be costly!
Keep a copy so you remember what you said

Remember an excellent CV can be ruined by a poor covering letter... don’t let that happen to you.

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