Covering Letters

If you're planning to contact a company, either in 'on spec' or in response to an advert, then you'll need to be able to put together a covering letter (or cover letter). This should be simple and professional, while still giving an idea of your unique personality and skills.

In this section, we offer you some helpful tips for writing your covering letter, along with useful examples, which you'll be able to use as a guide or adapt for your own use.