Cover letters are never read / they’re not really important

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Your cover letter should summarise your CV in relation to the job, with a statement about how you hope to get the opportunity to meet them at an interview.

When candidates try to expand on their CV using their cover letter, they usually refer to things that are not necessary. For instance, if you want to explain a gap in your work history then this should be referred to briefly, and only if it is a positive reason. If you start explaining that you lack a certain skill that they require but … Then leave this out. It is not going to help your application. Instead, concentrate on what you do have to offer them.




Of course, I can’t guarantee that all letters will be read by recruiters. I have seen afghanistan phone number library instances where recruiters have simply ignored them. But what if they happen to read yours and it’s not up to a good standard? If you were passionate about the job you wouldn’t take the risk!

Do I read every cover letter I am sent? Of course, I do. Maybe I’m different. But don’t send me a bad one.

And do I judge people for writing a lazy ‘Please see my CV attached’? Absolutely.

In my opinion, if the employer asks for a cover letter then it is common courtesy to provide one and it should be filled with enough detail to make it worthy of its name. Similarly, if they do not ask for one, send one anyway as it shows you have standards.



So what are the key factors that make a good cover letter?

Make sure it is addressed to the right person. This is not always the HR Manager. There is a good chance it will be a specific line manager. If you do not know their name then call and ask for it.
Let them know how you found out about the position and why it caught your attention.
Summarise why you are the right candidate.
Tell them you would love the opportunity to be selected for an interview.