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    The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter to accompany a CV or resume when applying for jobs. It explains that a cover letter is a one page document with 3-4 paragraphs that highlights the applicant's skills and experience relevant to the position. The cover letter should include an introduction, skills section and closing to convince the employer to review the attached resume and request an interview. Sample cover letters and unusual job ideas are also listed for reference when practicing writing cover letters.

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    The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter to accompany a CV or resume when applying for jobs. It explains that a cover letter is a one page document with 3-4 paragraphs that highlights the applicant's skills and experience relevant to the position. The cover letter should include an introduction, skills section and closing to convince the employer to review the attached resume and request an interview. Sample cover letters and unusual job ideas are also listed for reference when practicing writing cover letters.

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    Cover Letter

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    Mercedes Olivares Benito
    The document provides guidance on writing an effective cover letter to accompany a CV or resume when applying for jobs. It explains that a cover letter is a one page document with 3-4 paragraphs that highlights the applicant's skills and experience relevant to the position. The cover letter should include an introduction, skills section and closing to convince the employer to review the attached resume and request an interview. Sample cover letters and unusual job ideas are also listed for reference when practicing writing cover letters.

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    Cover

    letter
    How to write a cover letter to
    attach to your CV
    Table of
    Content
    What is a cover letter?

    Parts of a CV

    Purpose of a cover letter.

    Structure

    Language

    Samples

    Unusual jobs to practice


    What is a cover letter?
    A cover letter, also known as an application letter,
    is a document you send with your resume that
    provides additional information about skills and
    experiences related to the job you're applying to. It
    typically includes three to four paragraphs that
    highlight your skills, experience and
    achievements in relation to the position you’re
    applying for.
    Parts of a
    CV
    1. Personal Profile
    2. Education
    3. Work Experience
    4. Skills
    5. Interests
    6. References
    Purpose of
    a cover
    letter
    1. To secure a job interview

    2. To convince the employer to


    read your CV
    Structure
    From 3 to 4 paragraphs in only one page.

    HEADING INTRODUCTION SKILLS CLOSING

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    Language

    Presentations Presentations
    sample 1
    sample 2
    unusual jobs

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    $40k a year.

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