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State what job it is you’re applying for, and where you found the vacancy.  \nFeel free to mention your source by name ([e.g. as](e.g. as) advertised on [reed.co.uk](reed.co.uk)) or, if someone referred you to the contact, you may also wish to mention them by name in the opening.  \nExample:  \nI wish to apply for the role of Events Manager, [currently being advertised on](currently being advertised on www.Jobmonster.com)[ w](currently being advertised on www.Jobmonster.com)[ww.Jobmonster.com](currently being advertised on www.Jobmonster.com)  \nSecond paragraph-Why are you suitable for the job?  \nBriefly describe your most relevant professional and academic achievements to help sell your suitability.  \nGenerally this will be related your previous work experience, although you could also include any professional or academic achievements which could be a testament to your character. They may also demonstrate skills that are relevant to the industry you’re looking to move into. For a career change, you can also use this paragraph to suggest why you see this opportunity as the right role to switch disciplines.  \nExample:  \nAs you can see from my attached CV, I have over eight years’ experience in the sales industry. Having worked my way up to Regional Sales Manager, I’m ready for a new challenge in the Marketing industry, and see this position as the perfect role to help me achieve this.  \n2. Third paragraph – Why you’re looking to make a change  \nOnce you reach this stage, it’s time to expand upon why you’re looking for a change of career.  \nAbove all else, the main thing you want to put across to an employer is why you see this industry, and to be more precise, this position, as the perfect role and change for you.  \nFeel free to keep your reasons relatively concise, but make sure you can justify the change of direction before you decide to move on. If the recruiter can see that the decision has been well thought out, they will have much more trust when it comes to reviewing the rest of your application.  \nExample:  \nI’m particularly interested in working in Marketing because of my passion for organising and managing events, something I’ve had extensive experience of during my time in Sales. Further, I feel that I have achieved all that I can in my current industry.  \n3. Fourth/Fifth paragraph – What can you do for the company?  \nOnce you’ve briefly explained the reasons for your potential move, use practical examples to emphasise what you can do for the business-and place prominence back on the positives.  \nThe key to success in this section is to major on your transferable skills. Think of any attributes you’ve built in your current role, and try and apply them to your new role.  \nAlthough not everything will translate, you’ll be surprised how many of the same skills are applicable for a number of different roles. 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