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How To Write An Attention Grabbing Cover Letter

HOW TO WRITE AN ATTENTION GRABBING COVER LETTER

Cover letters that create a good first impression are well

constructed, don’t contain any spelling mistakes or bad grammar,

and support what you are saying in your CV.

Your cover letter is an important part of your job application and

it should be tailored to each individual role you are applying for;

using a generic cover letter is not going to wow your prospective

employer.

Sending your cover letter by email is much more popular than

mailing it in the post. Here is a template cover letter email you

can tailor to fit the role you are applying for.

TEMPLATE COVER LETTER EXAMPLE

Email subject line:

{insert job title}, {insert job reference if applicable}: XXXXXX application – {insert your full name}

Section 1 - introduction:

Dear {Sir/Madam OR company contact name},

I am writing to apply for your {insert job title} role as advertised on the {insert where you saw the vacancy advertised}

and enclose my CV for your consideration.

Note: The company contact name should be in the advert or you can find out the name of the

company contact by calling the company first. Using the company contact name is preferable to

Dear Sir/Madam, however this is an acceptable way to start your email if you really don’t know

who to address it to.

Section 2 – main body:

Here you need to select 3-5 key requirements from the job description and explain to your potential employer how

you meet their criteria, directly matching your skills and experience to the job. It may help to write a short paragraph

for each of the 3-5 requirements you have selected.

You should use this section to identify your unique selling

points; what makes you stand out from other applicants and

how these will benefit the company.

Don’t forget about your transferable skills. If this is your first

job or you are changing careers think about relevant skills

you may have gained at university or in previous roles, e.g.

communication skills, leadership qualities, working as part of a

team etc.

How To Write An Attention Grabbing Cover Letter