Write a Cover Letter

Your cover letter needs to show the following:

• Why are you interested in the job

• How do your skills and experience match the job

• Why an employer should read your CV.

Remember to:

• Check your cover letter for spelling and grammar

• Send your cover letter as a Word document

• Copy your cover letter into the message box of the email.

• Use a black, easy-to-read font in one size

• Use simple language and be warm and friendly

• Use positive phrases like 'I have' and 'I can'

• Use bullet points to list information

• Avoid weak words like 'some knowledge' or 'fairly experienced'

• Avoid starting each sentence with 'I'

• Avoid repeating your whole CV

• Avoid photos or images

• Keep your letter to one page.