Writing a Covering Letter

Always send a covering letter with your CV

A good covering letter will comprise of three paragraphs:

Paragraph 1:

Say where you found out about the job and give a brief self-introduction including a description of your career objectives.

Paragraph 2:

Highlight why you are the right person for the job by giving a short description of your education, relevant qualifications and skills (don't rewrite your whole CV).

Paragraph 3:

Finish off by indicating your salary requirements and your telephone number/ e-mail address.

Tailor each letter to the position you are applying for (generic letters will be identified immediately by the reader).
Thoroughly check your spelling and be particularly careful when spelling the name of the person you are sending your application to and their company name.
Say that you are willing to relocate if the job you have applied for is not easily accessible from where you live.
Never be derogatory about current or previous employers.
Keep copies of all the covering letters that you send.

Not only is this a good way of keeping a record of which jobs you have applied for, you can also refer to the covering letter you've written if you get called for an interview.

For more tips on writing a covering letter: CV Cover Letter Writing Tips

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Writing a Covering Letter

Always send a covering letter with your CV