Having mastered your CV the next step is to produce a cover letter or e-mail that introduces your CV to a recruiter in the best possible way.

Whatever communication you choose the best way is a simple structured communication that encourages the recruiter to want to read your CV with interest.


Constructing the communication

Each section should be no more than a few relevant lines.

1. Introduction
    This paragraph should be relevant to the role or type of role you are seeking. If you have
    responded to a particular role include the job title, where you saw the advert and quote
    any reference number (if applicable)

2. What you do
    The section should summarise your job skills and qualifications. Do NOT rewrite your CV here,
    keep it to a few relevant lines that relate to the job specification.

3. Why you think you are good for the role?
    Now you need to sell yourself as to why you think you would be suitable for the role in hand.
    Things to possibly note: Why you want to work for their organisation? Do you work within the
    same industry, Are you local to them? What skills and other qualities you could bring to them.

4. Finally
   Just to round off the letter saying that you would be happy to attend an interview and you look
   forward to hearing from them. 


Do’s & Don’ts

Do:

  • Address your letter properly and send to the correct person spelling their name correctly!
  • Ensure that all your Name, address and contact details are clearly shown
  • Read through your letter checking spelling and grammar
  • Customise your letter for each job application – nobody likes receiving a standard letter – companies want to think that you are only wanting to work for them!.
  • Remember who you sent your letter to and for what job. You may be contacted by telephone it will not look to good if you cannot remember who they are and what job it was you applied for.

 
Don’t:

  • Send your letter out without checking all the details above.
  • If posting your ensure you print it on quality white (non coloured) paper
  • Do not embellish your letter with long words and flowery writing – keep it short, sweet and to the point in simple english.



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