chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

as above, people know im looking for a different job now, something more carreer based instead of a dead end warehouse job.

now im applying for a couple of recruitment positions in scunny. yes its a wage cut of around £4-6k a year and thats something im gonna have to starve for to sustain.

right most places want a decent c.v. and a covering letter. what really goes into the covering letter as i think my c.v. is ok as is. upto date and well presented. is a covering letter your opportunity to sell the position as your own etc? ie a little **** kissing.

im just about to write one now along side my freshly printed off c.v.

any help/advice appreciated

The Zohan

if it is recruitment then focus on enjoying working with people, people person looking for a rewarding career.

Do not refer to the position as a job, use words like role or position or career never 'job'

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

excellent, noted

any more?

David Lock

You'll get all sorts of advice from here (and Google) but a few points that might not be mentioned.

Letter should be specific to a particular job. Unless you are doing a round robin of agencies.

Use decent 100 gram white paper

Keep it short. One page only say 3 to 5 paras at most

Try to avoid starting every para with "I"

Tell the recipient that you would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss the position further.

In essence you want the recipient to feel that you may be suitable and thus call you up for interview.

Spellcheck and show it to someone sensible for comment before posting 1st class.

Keep a copy. dl

chocolate_o_brian

iTrader: (22)

ive just sat and written out what i think is a half decent draft. the covering letter is for one job only, so ive put everything that i feel i can bring into the company in it.

oldsplice

I just want to say 'Good Luck' Andy.