The Importance of a Cover letter on application

The Importance of a Cover letter on application

The best way to get the attention and interest of a Recruiter is to write a brief relevant cover note when sending in your CV for a particular job. The note should highlight the relevant qualities and skills you have for the role. A couple of sentences are sufficient. Do not copy and paste from a previous cover note as mistakes will follow i.e. wrong name of company, irrelevant experience highlighted which totally undermines what you really have achieved and may even prevent the recruiter from reading your CV immediately. It also puts a question mark on whether you are really interested in that role. No matter how many positions you apply for make sure you send in a strong relevant application each time. It gives a sense of credibility and genuine interest. Check your spelling and punctuation. Remember read the job description before making your application! If you are sending your CV speculatively again it is very important to send a note with it so the recruiter has some idea what you might be interested in and of course will then contact you otherwise your CV could disappear down the email list as they may not have the time to follow up. Good luck.

Janet Moran, Priority Placements Financial & Office Support Recruitment Specialists