What is a cover letter?

A cover letter is the letter you write to the employer who you are applying the job position with. You would send your cover letter along with your resume.

When writing your cover letter, you will need to be precise and to the point. Remember, the person receiving the letter does not want to read a whole essay about you, they are only interested in relevant information about your experience and your skills in regards to the job you are applying for. It will be very beneficial to you to read the job advertisement very carefully and identify the qualities and skills that the employer is looking for, try and mention these in your letter relating it back to your own skills and experience.

what to include in your letter:

- Always mention where you found the job advertisement
- Point out in your letter about your skills and experience and how relevant it is for the position being offered, also mention any education or courses that you have completed (or are completing) if it's relevant to the job position.

VIEW SAMPLE - COVER LETTER