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Applying for jobs on jobs.ie , cover note quick question?

  • 31-05-2011 10:23pm
    #1
    EPjnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 91 ✭✭


    Hi,
    i am going applying for a job on jobs.ie and i am wondering in the box that is titled 'cover note' are you expected to type a full cover letter as if you were posting/emailing an attachement in that formal layout with address etc or would you just be expected to just give a few paragraphs..... maybe started with a 'to whom it concerns' at the top?
    here is a link to just a job ad on jobs.ie http://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1105735 to see what exactly i mean

    thanks in advance for your help


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  • #2
    Oranage2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,128 ✭✭✭✭Oranage2


    EPjnr wrote: »
    Hi,
    i am going applying for a job on jobs.ie and i am wondering in the box that is titled 'cover note' are you expected to type a full cover letter as if you were posting/emailing an attachement in that formal layout with address etc or would you just be expected to just give a few paragraphs..... maybe started with a 'to whom it concerns' at the top?
    here is a link to just a job ad on jobs.ie http://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1105735 to see what exactly i mean

    thanks in advance for your help

    I posted some formal and informal - by far i've gotten the better results from the formal

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    I also kept it 2-3 paragraphs telling how my skills would be suited to the job -


  • #3
    Arnold Layne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Arnold Layne


    EPjnr wrote: »
    Hi,
    i am going applying for a job on jobs.ie and i am wondering in the box that is titled 'cover note' are you expected to type a full cover letter as if you were posting/emailing an attachement in that formal layout with address etc or would you just be expected to just give a few paragraphs..... maybe started with a 'to whom it concerns' at the top?
    here is a link to just a job ad on jobs.ie http://www.jobs.ie/ApplyForJob.aspx?Id=1105735 to see what exactly i mean

    thanks in advance for your help
    In my experience; just start with the "To Whom It May Concern" mallarky, giving a brief outline of your work experience to date and why you believe you're suitable for the vacant position. Your name & address, etc. should be at the top of your CV.

    Best of luck.

    Once you get called for an interview;its time for the bells & whistles


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