Cover Letters: The accompaniment to your professional career can’t function without. Everyone needs a sidekick don’t they and if CVs are the main event Cover Letters can often be the finishing flourish that lets employers know you mean business, if that wasn’t already clear from your Curriculum Vitae. Here are a few tips on how to sharpen up those cover letters and make the icing on the cake that little bit extra sweet. Keep it Compact While there is no official word limit or minimum that is required a good solid 500 words can seem like a good compromise. A side of A4 is the option we all fall back on when we are unsure of ourselves. Won’t it seem like we don’t have enough to say if it’s only a few paragraphs long? Honestly, no, just be confident in what you are saying and once you’ve finished saying it, stop. The essential information is all anyone ever needs to make a decision and there is a confidence that comes with knowing when to stop. Use Referrals Honestly, sometimes when selling yourself what you really need is someone to do it for you. If you have those referrals then don’t ...

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