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It’s an opportunity to include specific information about your skills, knowledge and experience, to help the employer understand why you’ll be a good fit for the role.  \n Top tips  \n01  \nYour cover letter should always be written as a formal letter (check out our template below) and be no longer than one side of A4 paper.  \n02  \nMake sure you address your cover letter to a specific person – if you don’t know the hiring manager’s name, either give the organisation a call to find out or address it to ‘Sir/Madam’.  \n03  \nTarget your cover letter to the specific role and organisation that you are applying for. Look at the job description and highlight the ways you meet the criteria – make it easy for them to see how great you would be!  \n04  \nDon’t use slang and be sure to check your spelling and grammar.  \n05  \nInclude specific examples of your skills and try not to make general statements like “I am very organised” without providing evidence to back it up.  \n06  \nTalk about how you will benefit the organisation and why you are a good fit for them.  \n07  \nShow them you’ve done your research by highlighting why you want to work for the organisation – do your values match? Are you passionate about a project they’re doing? Is there anything on their website that excites you?  \n08  \nMake the letter as positive as you can – never complain about a previous employer!  \n09  \nKeep your letter concise and to the point.  \n10  \nDon’t repeat what’s included on your CV – this is an opportunity to give extra information, not to tell them what they already know.  \nTemplate  \nDear Ms Arnold,  \nI am writing to apply for [role] at [organisation] . As an experienced [give examples of your experience] this role really appeals to me, as I am passionate about [customer service/the organisation/the sector] and believe I would be an excellent fit for the role.  \nAs [a volunteer/a different role/in a particular industry], I have gained many skills that I believe support my application for this role. For example, as a [role] I have been required to [task], which required me to use and further develop my [skill] so I could ensure [result]. I have also been required to [task], which required me to use and further develop my [skill] so I could ensure [result]. Furthermore, I have a proven track record of [result] through my experience as [role], which allowed me to really showcase my excellent [skill].  \nI am particularly interested to work for your organisation because I really value [show your research]. Through my [work/volunteering/research] I have developed a real interest in [skill/area of industry/work] which I know is a key priority for [organisation] and I would be excited to have an opportunity to be a part of an organisation that shares this interest.  \nIn conclusion, I believe I would be an excellent fit in the role of [role] at [organisation] because Iam skilled in [skill, skill and skill] and passionate about [interest]. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further at an interview.  \nYours faithfully,  \n[Name]  \n[www.futureshg.co.uk](www.futureshg.co.uk)  \n[employability@futureshg.co.uk](employability@futureshg.co.uk)  \n0300 456 2531","cbCaiv2thlHK92F4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiv2thlHK92F4","pdf",754271,"English","# Employment advice\n## Cover letters\n## Top tips\n## Template","[{\"question\":\"How long should a cover letter be and what format should it use?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter should be a formal letter and no longer than one side of A4 paper.\"},{\"question\":\"Who should the cover letter be addressed to?\",\"answer\":\"It should be addressed to a specific person; if the hiring manager’s name is unknown, address it to “Sir/Madam” or contact the organisation to find the name.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you include to make the cover letter effective?\",\"answer\":\"Include role-targeted, evidence-based examples of your skills, explain how you will benefit the organisation, show you’ve researched the company, keep the tone positive, and avoid repeating what’s already on your CV.\"}]","Cover Letters - Top Tips and Template | PDF",1789291605]