Covering Letter

[smesh]

Anyone able to give advice on what I should put in a covering letter ?

Whenever I've applied for a job in the past, its always been by means of an application form. I've now spotted something I'm interested in applying for but it asks for a CV, which I've done and I'm happy with, and a covering letter. How detailed should a letter be, and should I attempt to cover all the points in the job advert like I would with an application form, or should it be more general ?

Advice will be very much appreciated.

[Sasha13]

In a covering letter I would put something along the lines of why you are applying for the post and summarise your past experience (i.e. use the covering letter as an opportunity to highlight the most relevant bits). Don't make it go on for more than 1 side of A4 paper (including addresses etc) and make sure it is addressed to the correct person. There are lots of examples to be found on the internet if you google 'covering letter'. Good luck!

[angeldraws]

Just write saying you wish to apply for x vacancy as advertised in/at xxx. Then say something like 'my experience includes blah blah blah....' and then bullet point your best bits e.g. excellent communication skills, good organising skills etc etc and finish by saying you are available for interview on M - F between X & X da der da der da....
You can tell them why you want the job if you like or if you havent already done so in your CV, and mention any activities, eg voluntary work or awards which may be releveant to the job applied for. Overall, try to use words they have used in the ad - it makes it easier for the interviewers to tick boxes!! good luck

[tracygibbs]

if your looking for some idea or tips on how to make one you can check my source below,they have lots of sample of any letters there. Media URL: http://www.writeletters.net/category/application-letter
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[tracygibbs]

Dear Mr. Herbert,

I write this letter for the job position as Marketing Assistant that was posted in Sunday Gazette yesterday. I would like to submit my application for the said post.

I am 25 years of age and I acquired a Marketing Degree in college. I graduated as Cum Laude at the University of Mississippi in the year 2006.

In terms of qualification, I already worked as marketing associate at the NHYU Corporation since the time I graduated until this present time.

Attached with this letter is my resume for some of my personal information and achievements.

I would like to say thank you in advance for considering me. I look for ward to hear from you soon.

Sincerely Yours,

Lance Kent B. Michael


if your looking for some idea or tips on how to make one you can check my source below,they have lots of sample of any letters there. Media URL: http://www.writeletters.net/category/application-letter
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[ilovetohelp13]

Make is short but concise. Summarize your qualifications and explain why you are great for the job.