COVER LETTER

A cover letter (also called a covering letter) is a one-page document written to express why you’re the best candidate for a particular job
You should organize your letter into paragraphs

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• First paragraph
  Start your cover letter briefly explaining who you are, the role you are applying for, and where you found the job vacancy advertised. Don’t include too much information in the first paragraph as this information is detailed later on in your cover letter.
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• Second paragraph
  In this paragraph detail why you have an interest in the job role and any background knowledge which will support this.
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• Third paragraph
  This is where you explain what skills you have, the qualifications which specifically apply to the job role, and what you can offer to the employer. It is important you don’t repeat yourself from what you’ve written in your CV!
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• Conclusion
  Conclude your cover letter thanking the employer for their time and mention that your CV and references are attached (if applicable).
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• Proof read Grammatical errors in a cover letter give off a bad first impression and can make the difference between you or another candidate being selected. It’s a very simple thing but will make a big difference!
• Have a look at different examples of cover letters in the following links. You also have a good example in your textbook.

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/jobs/apply/cover-letters/how-to-make-covering-letters-stand-out

https://www.theguardian.com/careers/covering-letter-examples