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Always
attach a covering letter to support any CV application.
Covering letters introduce you as an individual and your CV as a sales
document. It should follow the recognised format of three to four
paragraphs.
Good
applications are brief, enthusiastic and alive. They are informative,
arousing, comprehensive and succinct. A good way of securing a position
without facing competition is through a speculative covering letter.
Please
note that speculative covering letters should be addressed to an individual
capable of making decisions. The letter should be signed in your
own hand writing.
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Your
name
Add your address
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Their
name
Add the name of the person you are writing to, their title within
the company, the address and post code.
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Date
Add the date, month and year, then begin with
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Dear
Mr / Mrs . .
Add the name of the person you are writing to using their surname
and correct title such as Mr or Mrs.
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First
paragraph
Say what position you are applying for and how you heard of the
vacancy (if it was advertised).
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Second
paragraph
Add five or six lines detailing your experience and relative skills
for the job. Include figures and statistics if possible. |
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Final
paragraph
This last paragraph should be no more than three lines and needs
to be very enthusiastic. Say what you have to offer the company
and where you would like to be in the future.
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Finish
Finish with one line on a positive note such as "I look forward
to your reply". Then "Yours sincerely."
Sign
the letter adding your phone number and E-mail address below.
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Keep
the letter as brief as possible and avoid the temptation
to waffle. Make the person who is reading your letter have
an easy job. The less there is to read, the higher the chances
of them reading it.
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