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Covering Letter Do's and Dont's

Posted Date: 24 Mar 2008 Resource Type: Articles/Knowledge Sharing Category: Jobs & Interviews

Posted By: Lora Member Level: Gold
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Points: 3

The covering letter that accompanies your CV is, in many cases, your first point of contact with a potential employer. It is therefore very important to get it right!

Your letter should have three clear sections:
Opening Paragraph
Set the scene; introduce yourself and state your reason for writing. Mention where you saw the job advertised.
Main Paragraph(s)
Match your skills and achievements to the job description using similar words and style. Give them a reason to see you!
Final Paragraph
Conclude your letter courteously. Specify that your are enclosing your CV and that you would welcome the opportunity for an interview.

Do

Use short, clear sentences and keep to the point
Take care with grammar and punctuation and make proper use of paragraphs.
Consider using bullet points.
Find out the name and job title of the right person to send the letter to.
Use the correct salutation - Dear Mr Smith with yours sincerely and Dear sir/madam with yours faithfully
Use good quality A4 paper in either white or cream
Check and check again for mistakes in your letter
Send your letter unfolded in a large envelope and use a first class stamp

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Don’t

Use generic letters. Make sure that your covering letter is tailored to each job you apply for
Hand write your letter
Use more than one sheet of A4
Forget to check that you have included everything before posting

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