Outstanding covering letters

A covering letters is necessery to make your CV or application stand out. It's a fairly simple document which follows the simple rules.

What and where
The first paragraph should say why are your writing, should name the placement for which you are applying, say where you saw the advertisement or heard of the position and sayt what else you include in the envelope. The two or three central paragraph should achieve two key tasks. Firstly you should concentrate on the highlighting the ways in which you meet the job specification emphasising the skills, qualifications and experience that are especially relevant - this is your chance to grab the reader's attention.

You dont have to repeat all the detail in your CV but merely your main strengths in relation to the post. Secondly, you should demonstrate why you have singled out that employee in particular, tell them what attracts you to them, for example, the work they do, their client base or their specific ethos. Make connection with them to show that you understand about them and that you are a credible and intrested candidate.

The final paragraph should be positive and look forward to the interview, perhaps indicating your availability - 'I look forward to meeting you....'

This should seal your opportunity for the interview and improve your chances grabbing the position in a Company.

Cheers!
Rakesh.