When you send a CV to apply for an advertised position, you should always send a cover letter with it.
- Address the cover letter to a named person in the company.
- Name the position you are applying for and say that you have enclosed your CV.
- Use a font such as Arial that is easy to read.
- Keep the cover letter to one page if possible but definitely no longer than two pages.
- Sign the letter if you are posting it or include a digital signature if you are sending it by email.
When sending your CV to a company ‘on spec’ (that is, when there is no job advertised):
- Address the letter to the relevant department or section in the company.
- Name the position you are interested in.
- Focus the letter on the potential employer’s needs.
- Say when you are available for an interview.
- Use a font such as Arial which is easy to read.
- Make sure there are no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors in the letter.
- Sign the letter if you are posting it or include a digital signature if you are sending it by email.
