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Cover Letters with Examples

How to make your cover letter stand out

How to make your cover letter stand out

Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job market. Producing tailored cover letters for each application you make might seem daunting, and there’s no doubt it can become a drawn-out process, but it’s essential you dedicate the time to…>

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Producing a cover letter for job applications

What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills, experience and achievements, and is commonly used by recruiters to initially assess your suitability for a role, a cover letter has a slightly different focus and purpose. The aim of a…>

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How To Write A Flawless Cover Letter

Have you heard the phrase: ‘Behind every CV is a great cover letter’? We’d argue that the reverse is true. In front of every CV is a flawless cover letter. It’s your introductory tool which whets the appetite and leaves a memorable impression. Think of your CV as the facts…>

A Cover Letter For Industry

A Cover Letter For Industry

A cover letter for industry often has four sections – an introduction, the ‘sell’, motivations, and the close. It is important to tailor your document to the employer and you can do this through your research into the role and the organisation as well as the competencies you have to evidence. T

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Cover Letter: A Step-by-Step Guide

Writing a cover letter is a crucial part of the job application process. This gives you a chance to expand on your CV and impress the recruiter. A great cover letter can also help you to stand out from other applicants. That’s why it’s important that you keep it short…>

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CV Cover Letters With Impact

Your Cover Letter is your key marketing document. Whereas the CV is a factual record of your experience, the Cover Letter is a chance for you to argue your case and prove how good a match you are for this particular opportunity. The purpose of the Cover Letter is to…>

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Top Ten Tips for Writing Cover Letters

Your covering letter is a key part of your job application. It is an important document to a prospective employer. It is surprising that jobseekers often pay scant attention to it. Many candidates fail even to write one and only submit their CV or application form. Craft a strong covering…>

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Academic Cover Letter

Did you know that an Academic Cover Letter is essential when applying for academic jobs? In the following article, I will share with you why you definitely need one and what you should include. First things first. Why would you bother with a cover letter when you have already included…>

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4 Tips for a Winning Academic Cover Letter

Too many people spend days crafting the perfect academic CV, only to spend minimal effort on their academic cover letter. But, the truth is, that even the most perfectly crafted CV is nothing without an impactful cover letter. A strategically targeted cover letter which demonstrates your abilities, enthusiasm and suitability…>

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How to Write a Cover Letter for Management and Administration Jobs

An ebook with tips and examples to create the perfect cover letter.

The power of the cover letter in making an effective job application should never be underestimated.

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