Cover letters are an increasingly important way of painting a well-tuned picture of yourself and why you are perfect for a role. Think of it as a movie trailer to your profile; you need the key points to stand out and be memorable, it needs to read in a clear, concise order and leave them wanting more. Looking at the two ends of the spectrum, never write a whole page detailing your life in text-heavy paragraphs and never write two sentences just saying that you think you are good for the job and your CV is attached - that’s not a covering letter! You need to be looking at 200-300 words that get straight to the requirements listed in the job description. Be friendly, but no casual language or excess exclamation marks. Always use professional openings that address a name if one is present and signatures that include your contact details.
