Covering letter
A covering letter is a unique opportunity to "sell" yourself to a future employer. Use it to explain how your skills and abilities match the role for which you are applying. It is a chance for you to demonstrate your enthusiasm and desire for the role. Research shows that employers favour job applications that are accompanied by a cover letter.
Tips for writing a covering letter
- Find out who the recruiting manager is if possible and address the letter to them personally
- Be concise and get to the point
- Your covering letter should not be longer than 2 sides of A4 paper
- Open with a brief outline explaining why you are writing to us
- Describe how your skills, experience and achievements relate to essential requirements of the job and demonstrate how you can add value to the organisation
- Add a positive concluding paragraph
- Sign the letter with “Yours sincerely” or "Yours faithfully" whichever is appropriate for the salutation
- Don’t forget to proof read - poor grammar or spelling mistakes indicate a lack of care
