Covering Letters

Whenever you submit a CV you also need to send a tailored covering letter or email. It should explain your motivation for that role and organisation and emphasise your relevant skills and experience.

Your covering letters need to:

  • Be specific to the role and highlight why you are a suitable candidate, referring to your CV where necessary.
  • Show you have researched the company and reflect this in your reasons for applying.
  • Be presented in a concise, logical, and structured way, that is readable, interesting and unique to you.

As with your CV, looking at some examples can help you put together your own covering letters.  Visit the Career Success Toolkit on the Personal Best App to view the following:

You can also find more advice and example CVs and covering letters on the TargetJobs website.

EXCEL IN EMPLOYER SELECTION PROCESSES

Access our interactive online course ‘Excel in Employer Selection Processes’ for advice and resources for every stage of your application journey.

STILL NEED SOME HELP?

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