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It’s a great opportunity for you to tailor your skills and expertise directly to the job your are applying for, whereas a CV can be more generic. You can use a cover letter to help demonstrate the reasons why you are a perfect fit for the job by highlighting the relevant skills and experience you have .  \nA cover letter should compliment your CV without replicating it  \nCOVER LETTER STRUCTURE  \nFIRST PARAGRAPH_  \nWhy are you writing the cover letter?  \n• Begin with the position you are applying for  \n• Where you saw the job being advertised  \n• Why you are getting in touch Keep it concise and to the point.  \nSECOND PARAGRAPH_  \nWhy are you perfect for the job?  \n• Briefly explain the work experience or education that is directly relevant to the job  \n• Tailor it to the job description as much as possible  \nBe specific with your examples, give facts and numbers .  \nTHIRD PARAGRAPH_  \nWhat can you do for the company?  \n• Talk about what interested you about the job and what skills you can bring to the role  \n• This is where you can summarise any additional experience or strengths that would make you suitable for the job  \nUse this space to make yourself stand out from the crowd fit in with the company. Examples:  \nAre there opportunities to progress within the role/company? What do you enjoy about your job?  \n\n| FOURTH PARAGRAPH_\u003Cbr>Your closing statements\u003Cbr>• Reiterate why you are interested in the role\u003Cbr>• Add any dates you are available / unavailable to be contacted or come for an interview\u003Cbr>• Thank the employer for their time and that you’re looking forward to hearing from them\u003Cbr>Try and leave a lasting impression on your employer. |\n| --- |\n| TOP TIP\u003Cbr>Say it out loud! Get used to hearing yourself |\n| express your answers . |\n\nBE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN .  \n– OSCAR WILDE  \nHow to succeed in an interview © Diana Award 2021  \nWe’re proud to be the only charity set up in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, and her belief that young people have the power to change the world. 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All images and text within this resource © The Diana Award and cannot be reproduced without permission.  \n[www.diana-award.org.uk](www.diana-award.org.uk)","cbCaiatnDTtBf6av","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiatnDTtBf6av","pdf",268557,"English","# Writing a Cover Letter\n## Cover letter purpose and fit with a CV\n## Cover letter structure\n### First paragraph: reasons for writing\n### Second paragraph: why you are a fit\n### Third paragraph: what you can do for the company\n### Fourth paragraph: closing statements\n## Top tip","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of a cover letter in a job application?\",\"answer\":\"A cover letter is sent alongside a CV to tailor skills and expertise to the specific job. 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