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Cover letter writting

  • 11-03-2009 3:25pm
    #1
    Orla K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,462 ✭✭✭


    This is probably covered somewhere but I'm getting flustered trying to write this and as a result nothing is sinking in.

    I always have trouble writing a letter. I know what I want to write in it but I just have no idea of the structure which makes me just stare at a blank page.

    I did get my first paragraph out, what job I'm applying for and where I saw the job.

    I'm dyslexic and my biggest problem with writing is putting everything together. I normally just end up confusing the hell out of people.


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  • #2
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    Well, you come across clearly in your post for what it's worth :)

    Use the cover letter to briefly match your experience / qualifications / strengths with the key ones that are listed in the job advertisement. Talk about how they can benefit from hiring you in the role. You have more flexibility to personalise a cover letter to a company than you do with your CV.


  • #3
    Maglight
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 281 ✭✭Maglight


    There's some good information on cover letters here http://www.irishjobs.ie/Work_Wise/ArticleList.aspx?ParentID=73&CID=101&BannorID=af5ef9e3&BZoneID=12


  • #4
    Dave!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,857 ✭✭✭✭Dave!


    Any employers here able to give thoughts on what they like to see in a cover letter?

    I've always just written a really brief letter saying I'm a student, I'm looking for part-time work for whatever period, I'm available to work whenever, will take any job, etc.

    Of course I put it nicer than that :)

    I would have assumed (a) nobody wants to read anything lengthy in a CL, and (b) all the fluffy talk about your skills, etc., is completely pointless.

    Any thoughts?


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