Cover Letter Samples
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Why is the covering letter so important? Your covering letter (also called a "letter of application") can tell a prospective employer much more about you than you probably realise. It can reveal how closely you read the job advertisement, your level of attention to detail and how much pride you take in the presentation of your work. How? For example, some job advertisements request a hand-written letter of application. If you don't read the advertisement closely you may miss this crucial piece of information. Busy employers and recruiters spend on average 30 seconds reviewing each covering letter during the initial screening of job applications. So make sure you take time to carefully check your spelling and layout. Spelling mistakes in a covering letter have cost many job seekers the opportunity of making it past the first round of the screening process. You will find an example cover letter by following the link below. To create your own, simply download it as a Word document from our Templates section and you will be ready to begin producing your own winning cover letter. Creating a great cover letter starts with careful thought and planning. Make sure you also check out our Cover Letter Fact Sheets for useful information and ideas. |
