How to write a cover letter for a job

A cover letter introduces you and shows why you are right for this particular job. It supports your CV, so it should add something your CV cannot say as well.

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What to include

  • The job and the company, and where you saw the advert.
  • A short introduction: who you are and your strongest point.
  • One or two examples of your work that match the job.
  • Your key skills, in the words the advert uses.
  • A confident close that asks for an interview.

Tips that make it stronger

  • Address it to a named person when you can.
  • Pick the experience that matters most for this job and explain it, instead of repeating your whole CV.
  • Use numbers: how many, how often, how much.
  • Keep it to one page and check every name and date.

Mistakes to avoid

  • A general opening such as “To whom it may concern” when a name was available.
  • Repeating the CV word for word.
  • Making claims you could not discuss in an interview.

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