The key to writing a great covering letter is to make sure it is tailored to the role. Don’t just think – “yes I am ideal for this role – they will read my cv and see that!” Never assume this, the responsibility for making the connection for the recruiter is yours.
Take your ad and highlight each and every skill or experience they are looking for. Then relate this to your personal work history – make the connections for the recruiter. If you find it difficult to put together words that flow easily together, use the bullet point method to highlight what you have to offer.
You should “queak” your cv to reflect the wish list outlined in the advertisement also, but make sure that everything you highlight as being relevant is real and authentic. Any good recruiter will easily catch you out in a phone, face to face interview or verbal reference check if you have been a little liberal with the truth!
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