Transcript: About Cover Letters

Sarah McIndoe, career consultant: When you are applying for a job you should always send a cover letter along with your CV

It’s your chance to build a bridge between what the employer is asking for, and how your skills and abilities match.

It’s important to say why THIS PARTICULAR job appeals to you. If you’re stuck ask friends and family why they think you’d be right for the job.

Read the letter out loud to hear how it sounds - and always check your spelling and grammar.
 
Look on careers.govt.nz for Top Tips on what makes a good covering letter