Cover letter examples uk

It’s a short letter, usually 3 to 5 paragraphs long.

When to include a cover letter

You should always include a cover letter when you apply for a job using a CV. 

You can write it as an email if you’re applying online or print a copy to go with a paper application.

Research

When writing a cover letter, let the employer know you’re keen by showing that you’ve researched the company.

Learn more about what they do through:

• their website
• recent news articles
• talking to people you know who work there

Send it to the right person

It's important to try to address your cover letter to someone by name.

Check you have the details of the person you need to send it to. 

You'll need their name and preferred title.

Cover letter for cv

For example, ‘Dr’, ‘Mr’, ‘Mrs’, ‘Ms’, and their job title. You should also make sure you have the right company name and address, including postcode.

If you do not know their name

If the job advert does not include a name you can check the company website.

Try to find details of the head of the department, head of human resources

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