Some recruiters place more emphasis on the cover letter than the CV. The covering letter is designed to highlight some key points as to how you are suitable for the vacancy and to get the company to read your CV.
Top tips for writing a successful covering letter:
- No more than one side of A4
- Justify the text to make it easier to read
- Promote your transferable skills
- Make sure your contact details are on your cover letter as well as your CV
- Tailor make your cover letter for each job application
- Identify your unique selling point, why should you get the job above everyone else?
- Do your research on the company before you apply and include a few points within your cover letter showing understand the company you are applying to
- Pick out selected points from the job description or person specification and give tangible examples of how you demonstrate this
