is a good opportunity to explain any extended absences of work that they may notice in your CV. A good example of this is if you take a year out to travel it will make you a more interesting candidate and dismiss and speculation as to why you were out of work for a year. How to Structure it whether you are sending the cover letter by mail or email you have to ensure it is formatted properly. Firstly the font, make sure it is easy to read such as Arial or Times New Roman within the size range 10 -- 12. Avoid using any special font colours and stick to black. When addressing your CV and cover letter it should be sent to the person that is advertising the position. If you are unsure who that is try and get in contact with the recruitment agency or the company directly depending how you are approaching it. If you cannot find the relevant person's name use a typical introduction such as 'Dear sir / madam' do not just leave the name blank. A cover letter should be no longer than a side of A4 paper and be comprised of at least 3 paragraphs: The first -- Should include what position you are applying for and where you heard the opening. The second -- Your specific education and experiences that you feel suite you to the position you are applying for. The third -- A positive and passionate closing statement. To