How to write a great covering letter?

Writing a cover letter often seems like a particularly daunting task. However, if you take it one step at a time, you'll soon be an expert at writing letters to send with your resume. Keep the following things in your mind while writing your cover letter

• If you're writing in letter form (attachment or printed), treat it as a formal letter: Put your name and address in the top right-hand corner, the employer's name and address on the left-hand side, and a date below on the left or right.
• In the first paragraph, state what you're applying for, where you saw the job advertised, and give an overview of why you're applying for it.
• Read the job specification for the position you're applying for. Write clearly and concisely to show that you have these qualities. Avoid replicating your CV, but refer to it where appropriate, elaborating with examples that relate to this role. For example: "As my CV shows, my apprenticeship led to full-time employment after a 12-month period."
• Explain why you are applying for this particular role. It might be that it provides a bigger challenge for you, or is in an area you have more interest in. If you have hobbies or previous experience related to the role, state them (don't rely on the employer reading the last page of your CV).
• If there are practical reasons for changing jobs, e.g. you have just had a child and need more flexible hours, you do not need to include such factors at this stage – this is something that can be discussed at interview.
• Make sure you say what you have enclosed with your letter (your CV, a test or any work you are asked to submit).
• Sign off with 'Yours sincerely'.
• Check you have included your contact details on all the documents you send and on your email, so that someone can call you if they want you to come for interview.

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