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Where possible, address the relevant contacted listed in the advertisement |
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Include the job title, reference number and where and when you saw the advertisement |
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Keep to the point and explain why your skills and experience are relevant to the advertised role. |
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Clearly state why you are interested in the role/company |
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Describe what you could bring to the role that sets you apart from the other applicants |
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Avoid lengthy repetition of information covered in your CV or in the job description. |
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Ensure you tailor your cover letter for each role |
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Negative information of any sort should be avoided |
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Keep your cover letter between 3-4 paragraphs in length |
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Ensure that you spell check and proof read you cover letter thoroughly before submission. Just one small typing error could potentially ruin your application. |
