How to write a cover letter + 6 examples [Get your CV noticed]

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Your cover letter is a vital tool that introduces you to recruiters and employers, persuading them to open your CV and progress your application.
In this guide I will teach you how to write an effective cover letter in a simple step-by-step process, and I will also share six example cover letters with you.
Here is a breakdown of the video:
- What is a cover letter? And what is its purpose?
- How to format and structure your cover letter, so that it is easily readable by employers
- How to start your cover letter to create a great first impression on people
- How long should your cover letter be in order to hold the attention of recruiters and hiring managers
- What to include in your cover letter to ensure that it proves your suitability and gets you plenty of interviews
- How to end your cover letter so that recruiters will be encouraged to move you along in the job application process.
- 6 example cover letters from a range of industries and experience levels, to show you how to apply these steps in real life.
You can also check out the following blogs on the StandOut CV website
- How to write a cover letter: standout-cv.com/pages/how-to-...
- 12 example cover letters: standout-cv.com/pages/cv-cove...
If you need help writing your CV, the following videos from the StandOut CV KZbin channel will be of help to you.
- How to write a CV: • How to write a CV [Get...
- How to write a CV with no experience: • How to write a CV with...
Good luck with your job search.

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[@CassieB64]

Using 'Hi hope you're well' sounds unprofessional

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@@ferymer6672 I think so too, good morning or good afternoon or even hello would be better.

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Hi you're well? To a normal person? Nah I'd rather address them as "To whomst'd've it may concern, I hope you are faring well and the plague of late has not struck thee dywn"

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Bruh is that even English?? Trust me unless the interview is a weirdo they will skip asap

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How do I write a general cover letter and what do CV mean?

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[@mrgiles1]

Sorry, what? "Hi" and "Hope you're well" (no period or comma) as an opening salutation on a cover letter? Isn't this a bit informal? I would certainly go with something more formal like Dear Mr. Smith and likely follow that will a full sentence.

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I agree with you.

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You would definitely put a comma mate, I’ve got a degree in communications

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[@kaalad3666]

What do you think of including a phrase referring to the fact that you are open to other positions as well? Should you include that?

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My Q too

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i need one cover letter and cv for the post of an accountant . Please can u write on for the side of me??

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Why I didnt watch it before? Everytime i have been asked for Cover letter, I just used to attach a seperate file and never got interviewed 😂

[@fahimrahman1865]

What if i can only find the name of the head of HR. Im assuming they wont see it first, do i still go about writing it?

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quality

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Hi, Hope you are well? I am new in Uk . Could you please help me to find interviews in Uk . To make a perfect Cv and cover letter to apply in Uk employees . Which job site I have to prefer to search the job?

[@FrozenHero2010]

Opening a formal letter with 'Hi' and using the recruiter's first name when you've never met smacks of being over-familiar, especially when the candidate is initiating the conversation. "Dear Mr. Smith", or "Dear Ms. Jones" (I hate "Ms." - but it seems I have to use it). Then should the recuriter reply, "Dear John/Jane, Thank you for your prompt reply..."

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The examples are always to do with sales.

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its a common role, hats the problem,did you expect him to make a tailor made for every job on earth ?

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[@ReddDevil1982]

Hi, I am from Germany and I have a question about writing a cover letter in British English It is necessary to put a reference line (reference heading) in German "Betreffzeile" in a cover letter, e.g. Dear Mr Hunter, Financial Analyst I am applying for the position of a Financial Analyst, which was advertised in .... is that fine or is it better to write: Dear Mr Hunter, I am applying for the position of a Financial Analyst, which was advertised in .... (without the reference heading) Thank you very much for your help. Best regards from Germany

[@dustyyutes6972]

The second example because the first one repeats the role so is unnecessary

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Hi there, what if you have to hand in a print copy of your CV, should I attach my cover letter as a separate piece of paper? stapled together? or in a plastic wallet?

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In a plastic wallet put both cv and cover letter don’t staple it.

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What’s a CV???

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