Cover letters

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  2. Careers
  3. Applying for a job
  4. Cover letters

Showcase your skills and suitability for the job

A good cover letter can have a significant impact on whether you are noticed or overlooked during the screening process. It should communicate to your future employer that you are the right person for the job.

Tips

  • Make sure it is no longer than one page.
  • Ensure it looks professional.
  • Use action words.
  • Tailor it to the job advertisement – address the selection criteria from the job advert.
  • Correct grammar and free from spelling errors.
  • Write professional and formally structured paragraphs
    • Topic sentence
    • Expansion sentence
    • Evidence sentence
    • Link to position/company
    • Transition sentence