Covering Letters
Always include a covering letter if you are using a CV to apply for a job. It is the covering letter that will encourage the employer to read your CV. The CV tells the employer what you have done, but not why you believe you are suitable for the job, why you want to work in this area or for this particular organisation. The CV is the product, the covering letter is the marketing.
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Email applicationsIf you are sending your CV as an email attachment then you should also attach your covering letter rather than type it into the body of the email message. The format of an email can change drastically depending on the system used by the employer and may not look the same when it arrives or be easy to read. CV and covering letter clinicOnce you have produced a draft of your covering letter, bring a paper copy along to the Careers Service and get it reviewed by a member of staff. Depending on the time of year we can offer pre-booked and / or book on the day appointments. To book visit us at 388 Glossop Road or call us on 0114 2220910. Email Enquiry ServiceIf you are a graduate or you find it difficult to visit the Careers Service, you can use our Email Enquiry Service. If attaching documents, please save in Word 97-2003 format. |
Briefing booklets and CVsSample CVs and covering letters
Talks and DVDsInformation resourcesMake use of the books and resources on writing covering letters held in our Careers Service library. |
