Preparing Cover Letters

Cover letters are important as they provide a potential employer with an insight into you as a potential employee and your motivation for a specific role. 

A cover letter should:

	Be approximately one page in length.
	Be addressed to the appropriate person.
	Be written with a positive, “can do” attitude.
	Clearly state how you fit the job.
	Conclude with a positive, enthusiastic close.
	Be carefully checked for errors in grammar, spelling and typing.
	Be typed and well presented on plain white A4 paper.

A cover letter can often provide greater insight into your reasons for applying for the position than the resume alone.