Handy hints to remember when writing a covering letter

Once you have compiled your CV, you’ll need to accompany it with a covering letter. Both are equally important and therefore care must be taken when writing both.

When you do not have the experience other potential candidates may have, don’t be despondent. Do your research and link your learning and pre-registration experience to the attributes they are looking for.

If you think you have the experience the recruiter is looking for, you must make a positive impression by selling yourself to the recruiter without seeming arrogant. Do your research and link your experience to the attributes they are looking for.

Download these tips as a PDF and view some sample covering letters.

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