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Covering letters
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in Work & Study
Can someone please tell me what I have to put in a covering letter!? Its a job in a supermarket.
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There's something called the "one page only rule" meaning that many employees try their best to fit their covering letter into one single page only.
Dear Blah
I am applying for the job of Blah. Enclosed is my CV
I am suited for the job because....
OR
Although I have no experience in this particular role I gave gained *skills* from my previous posts
Thank you for considering me for this post. I look forward to hearing from you
Obviously a bit tarted up with better language. It doesn't have to be loads, just explaining what job you want and why. I often put a bit about my circumstances, student/graduate, just moved to the area, willing to travel for the job etc...