Top 10 Tips for Writing a Cover Letter [INFOGRAPHIC]

A cover letter is a great way to explain why you are the right candidate for the job. Your letter will be sent along with your CV and is a message for the employer to read and make a decision about your application.

Cover Letters are not defunct won’t be in the near future however they may change forms, they can be included in emails or within the online job applications but they won’t die!

Taking enough time to write your covering letter is one of the first tips and see the others within the infographic.

Cover Letter Tips

– Make sure that you have done some research about the company.

– Make it clear, concise and to the point

– Don’t just copy your CV, write something unique.

By Julie Cooper

Julie Cooper of Spring Development is an author trainer and coach, specialising in one to one skills. You can find out more at www.springdevelopment.net Her book, Face to Face in the Workplace, has been described as  “This Years Must have Book”   (HR Director) She has also co-authored books for advisers, coaches and mentors, including The One to One Toolkit, The Groupwork Toolkit and The Job Interview Toolkit. You can find out about them here: www.springpublishing.co.uk, where you can also a free ebook Five Steps to being Heard: how to get your message across to the right person.

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