Cover letter

Mar.cresham

Was just wondering does anyone have any info on writeing a good cover letter for a job? I need one but dont know where to start as im not much good at this kind of thing.


Any help would be great

Liz_the_Whizz

Hi mar,

The Prospects website has some sound guidance on covering letters, what to include etc:

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/cms/ShowPage/Home_page/Applications__CVs_and_interviews/CVs_and_covering_letters/Covering_letters/p!ejFdaLl

It's graduate orientated (I work in a uni) but the principles still apply.

HTH

Mar.cresham

Thanks so much for taking the time to help

Treacle1983

A covering letter should say what job you are applying for - why you think you are suited to the job, match your skills to what they are looking for. - why you want to work for that company eg: good work ethics, good chances of a career, fantastic training programme etc...

Example:

Dear sir/madam

I am writing to apply for the Bank Cashier/Customer Service vacancy recently seen advertised on the job centre website.

With 2 years experience working for Norwich Union and a year as a Customer Service Advisor with Barclays I think I would be well suited to the role. I have a good telephone manner and enjoy dealing with members of the public. I am able to work to deadlines and am very target driven.

I am looking for employment with your company - HSBC, as it is well established in the banking industry and is a household name. Your company offers a fantastic package for it's employees and I feel that you could offer me the career I am after with your in house training programmes.

I have attached my cv as requested and hope to hear from you soon,

Kind regards,

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