Get The Right Information Over

Each job application you make should be accompanied by an appropriate covering letter, tailored to the specific company and the job. 

This is your chance to express yourself rather more freely than in your CV, and convey your personality as well as your career goals.

Be Correctly Addressed

If possible, address it to the person who is responsible for the recruiting decision.  Be sure the name is spelt correctly and the title is correct.

Be Original

Send an original letter to each employer, (not photocopied).

Be Brief

Keep it brief. Never more than one page for a cover letter. You have approximately 20 seconds to make an impression, so make it as interesting, to the point and dynamic as possible.

Be You

Write it in your own words so that it sounds like you.

Promote Your Goals

Put across your focus and goals.  Show knowledge, and enthusiasm for the position you are applying for.

Show Your Knowledge

Show that you know something about the company and the industry. Know who they are, what they do and why you have chosen them! 

Sell Your Skills

Emphasis skills, which meet the requirements of the position. If you are applying for an advertised position, use the requirements in the advert (as long as you have them!).

No Mistakes

No spelling mistakes, typing errors or grammatical errors. 

This is your chance to make an impact and let the company know you are right for the job, so check and double check your covering letter and CV before sending them off.

It is time consuming, but it could all be worth it in the end.