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Career Advice - Covering Letter Advice
The main purpose of a covering letter is to encourage a
recruiter to read your CV. The letter gives you the chance to
demonstrate that you understand the nature of the job being advertised and it
allows you to explain why you want to work in that area and show how your
skills and abilities fit the vacancy. While your CV tells
the employer about you, the letter should concentrate on the position and the
company. Remember to fully research the company, perhaps by visiting
their website. Use this information to help you draft your letter.
Key points:
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State the job you're applying for and any reference
numbers
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Use a computer unless the advertisement specifies
handwritten
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Explain why you think you are the right person for
the job
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Be polite and keep it brief
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Keep the layout neat and tidy
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Double check for spelling and grammatical mistakes
Top tip: If you are writing to
someone whose name and title you do not know, use the greeting Dear Sir or
Madam, and the ending Yours faithfully, signing yourself with your
initials and surname. If you are writing to a named person,
address them as Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms, and end Yours sincerely,
followed by your first name and surname.
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