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How to write a cover letter that gets read
Short, clear and written for the job. A simple layout you can copy.
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Most employers read the cover letter in under a minute. Keep it to one page and speak to the job advert.
A simple layout
- 1Your name, phone and email at the top.
- 2The date and the employer's address.
- 3RE: the job title and reference number.
- 4First paragraph: the job you're applying for and where you saw it.
- 5Second paragraph: two or three things you've done that match the job.
- 6Last paragraph: say you're available for an interview. Thank them.
Mistakes to avoid
- Sending the same letter to every employer
- Repeating your whole CV
- Spelling the company's name wrong
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