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For really useful guides and advice visit the National Careers Service and find out how to make the most of your skills and experiences.

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A good covering letter will make the employer sit up and take notice so make sure it's not an afterthought.


Follow these guides to writing a great covering letter: 

General points: the purpose of a covering letter

The start: grab the employer's attention

The middle: you're the best person for the job

Signing off: round off your covering letter

 

Need more help?

Try these tips and guides from across the web:

Sample cover letter

Sample email cover letter

Expert tips

Three examples of covering letters

The worst cover letter in the world

Tricky application form?

You'll find lots of advice on the the National Careers Service website, including:

Advice on personal statements

Application form FAQs


 

 


 

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