How to write a good covering letter
Find out how to write a good covering letter
A good covering letter should always accompany your CV whether it is sent by email or post. An excellent covering letter is particularly essential for speculative job applications when the employer is not expecting to receive your CV. Find out what an employer wants from your covering letter.
What should a covering letter do?
Your covering letter should persuade the employer that you are a suitable candidate for the job by:
- Highlighting and expanding upon the most important points of your CV.
- Demonstrating your interest and knowledge of the employer.
- Describing how you can contribute to the organisation.
Examples of covering letters
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Disclosing a disability
Disclosure of a disability before interview is not a legal requirement, so you can make your own decision on this.
- If there are matters likely to be of concern to an employer, you may wish to suggest solutions, or giving examples of how you have successfully dealt with these challenges in the past.
- Funding is available to help employers make necessary changes.
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Covering letter showing disclosure of a disability
