A cover letter is often the first part of your application that an employer will read.  You need to make a great first impression or they may not continue on to read your resume.

Your cover letter should demonstrate your understanding of the position and the organisation you have applied for and how your skills and experience match the position.

Getting Started

• Purpose of a Cover Letter: To help you decide how to pitch your letter and what you might include in it.
• Structure of a Cover Letter: A suitable, but not compulsory, way to structure a cover letter.
• Analyse the Job: How to analyse the job and target your application.

Samples and Resources

• Resume Competition 2006 - View the winning entries with comments from our judging panel
• Things To Remember: Tips on the content, style and how to prepare before writing a letter.
• Sample Cover Letters: View samples online, or download in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat format.

Cover Letter Checklist

• Cover Letter Checklist (PDF): Check this list before completing and sending your Cover Letter. 

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