When submitting a CV to a potential the South employer should you always include a covering letter too? What should it contain? We at AllRegionalJobs want to assist you in improving your chances of getting that fantastic job so here is our advice on covering letters.
Should you always include a covering letter?
Simple answer, YES!
A CV will inform a prospective the South employer of your employment history, education etc but not the reason you are applying for their vacancy with their organisation. It also gives your CV a personal touch which demonstrates to the business that you have made a special effort to apply.
So what do you say to help you in securing that job and making sure you stand out from the crowd?
Firstly, remember that you are presenting yourself to a professional person and your covering letter should reflect this:
- If the name of the person you are sending the CV to is in the advert then make sure you address it to them. For example, you may find ‘please apply to Mr Joe Plumber, the South branch’ at the bottom of the ad
- If it is not on the advertisement then contact the business and ask for a name to address it to as it shows an extra effort. If their name is still not available then address it ‘Dear Sir/Madam’
- Remember to end with ‘Kind Regards’, ‘Yours Sincerely’ (if it’s to a named person) or ‘Yours Faithfully’ (if you do not know the name)
- It is advisable to do this also when applying to one of the South recruitment agencies as they also will need to feel that you are suitable.
Secondly, remember that you are putting your best foot forward in particular relation to the job for which you are applying. The things you might want to include are:
- Indicate that you are attaching your CV for their reference for the the South opportunity advertised.
- Express interest in the the South position
- Explain briefly what you have been doing with career
- State the skills you feel you have and how you could apply them to this vacancy
- Finally, Say that you would be pleased to discuss this further if they would be kind enough to invite you to interview.
Endeavour to be honest and passionate. Think about why you are applying, there must be reasons you feel that you can do the job so explain that to them. A great covering letter might be more important than the CV itself particularly if you don’t have precisely the wanted skills or experience but think that you can make up for it in others ways.
Remember to amend your covering letter for each job to which you apply so that it remains relevant and strong. Note: organisations such as The District Council / County Council jobs and The various Universities in The South of England jobs may not require covering letters as they have extensive online forms.
