As a graduate employer wading through applications, you can spot a generic covering letter from a mile off. It’s so easy as an applicant to fire out the same thing over and over again but it’s not going to do you any favours. Make sure to refer to points made in the job description, and early on, as generally most recruiters will read the first few lines and skim-read the rest. Also make sure your covering letter isn’t too long, 150-300 words max. You want to give them the most relevant information first so you should mention every attribute you possess that meets the job specification. It’s your chance to summarise what specifically makes you the perfect candidate, so don’t start talking about any kind of project or experience that doesn’t link directly to what they are looking for.
