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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