Cover letters are outlined in full in Chapter 17 of The Graduate Career Guidebook. A brief outline is provided below.
Your address and theirs (see The Graduate Career Guidebook)
Dear Mr. Patel
Please find attached my CV for the accounting role you recently advertised; reference DZ: 243.
I am attracted to this vacancy because … (Outline what attracts you to that specific organisation and vacancy).
In my CV you will see that I have the relevant experience and skills for this position. I have worked for… (highlight your key experiences and relate them to the attributes required).
A nice positive ending.
Yours sincerely
Philip Endice
Philip Endice
Further resources
There are numerous web resources on job applications. On the whole, it’s probably better to look for advice on university websites or well-respected graduate career websites such as Prospects or TARGETjobs. The following sites are particularly useful:
