How to make the most of your Cover Letter The covering letter can be one of the most important part of your recruitment process, whilst not all careers may not require one sometimes. After all this relatively small document has to encourage the recruiter to go on and read your CV, if your cover letter is full of mistakes you have fallen at the first hurdle. To avoid this write a well structured, relevant cover letter you will need to know these 3 things. The covering letter should not be an essay firstly, keep it below 1 page of a4 paper, as it is a relatively short bit of text use it to advertise your skill and experience. Use this opportunity to really sell yourself and make yourself stand out above your competition. How to Write it When writing the letter try to use descriptive or 'action verbs' to make it sound positive, it will grant additional impact and make a stronger impression on a potential employer. Whilst the CV is designed only to detail your qualifications and experience the cover letter is your best opportunity to show off your personality. Demonstrate what you know about the company and how you would fit in. Knowing the company is a vital part of getting that job, tailoring your cover letter and CV for each job you apply for is highly recommended. Try and make it personal to each of the recruiters you will be sending out applications to. The cover letter