1. Covering letters The cover letter identifies the item being sent, the person to whom is being sent, and the reason for sending it.

2. Covering letters  A standardised four-paragraph letter:  The FIRST PARAGRAPH identifies WHO you are, WHAT job you are applying for, and HOW you heard about it.

3. Covering letters  The SECOND PARAGRAPH states WHY you choose to apply for the job and WHY you consider yourself a suitable candidate.

4. Covering letters  The THIRD PARAGRAPH emphasises those aspects of your life, skills, experience and training which you consider will be of particular relevance for the vacancy.

5. Covering letters  The FOURTH PARAGRAPH ‘thanks’ the employers for their time and consideration, ‘tells’ them when you are available for interview, and how you can be contacted

6. Format of a Cover Letter  Sender address  Date  Receptor full name and address  Beginning  Dear sir,  Main body (4 paragraphs)  Ending  Yours faithfully,  Signature

7. Links to remember  http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/helpshts/lett ers.htm http://www.careers.lon.ac.uk/helpshts/lett ers.htm  http://www.askoxford.com/betterwriting/l etterwriting/?view=print http://www.askoxford.com/betterwriting/l etterwriting/?view=print  http://www.gipe.ua.es/formacion/ http://www.gipe.ua.es/formacion/  http://acle.upv.es/ http://acle.upv.es/  http://www.jobweb.com/Resources/Librar y/Samples/default.htm http://www.jobweb.com/Resources/Librar y/Samples/default.htm