A good cover letter can make you stand out from the crowd
and help you get that all important interview
Here are six top tips for tailoring a tantalising cover letter
Edit your cover letter for each application
every job requires different skills and there's no such thing
as a standard cover letter
Use key words and phrases from the job advertisement
and research some industry jargon. It shows your interested in the field
Do you know about the company?
Demonstrate that you've researched them. Employers love enthusiastic employees
Show what you can do for the company. Your CV is all facts and figures
but your cover letter outlines why you are the right person for the job
this being said try not to be intimidated by the job description
as most candidates won't fit all the requirements
Emphasise what you do have to offer
and how keen you are on the company
Finally keep it short and sweet
You shouldn't ramble on for five pages
You can also see our sample cover letter
to get you started right here
Happy job hunting