Cover Letters
What is a Cover Letter?
- An essential document that introduces you to potential employers and highlights your suitability for the role under application.
- It should be one A4 page in length and laid out in professional letter format
- In many cases the cover letter is just as important as your resume. Some employers will not look at a resume if it is not accompanied by a cover letter.
Dos and Don'ts of Cover Letter Writing
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| Redevelop the content of your cover letter to match the selection criteria for each role.
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Send a standard cover letter for every job application.
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| Inject something of your personality into your writing style.
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Copy someone else's cover letter content word-for-word.
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| Demonstrate knowledge of the employing organisation/ industry, and express reasons for your interest in it.
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Expect that the employer will assume you know about their organisation/ industry and are keen to work in it.
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| Briefly address the key selection criteria listed in the job ad.
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Include details about your skills in your letter that the job does not require.
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| Proof read your cover letter before you send it.
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Send the first draft that you write.
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