Writing a Cover Letter
Introduce, match skills to job, close politely.
Examples
- I am excited to apply for...
Key rules
- A cover letter introduces you, shows how your skills match the job and closes politely
- Name the specific role and company
- Keep it to one page and avoid repeating the CV word for word
Common mistakes
- I am excited to apply for... (with no details) → I am excited to apply for the marketing assistant role at Brightside Ltd, because my experience in social media matches your needs.
Use cases
- Applying for a job
- Applying for an internship
- Applying for a university place
💡 Tip: Use one example that proves a skill, such as increasing sales by a specific percentage.