Need to write a covering or speculative letter?

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Covering or speculative letters (sometimes called spec letters) are used with CVs or application forms when applying for jobs or apprenticeships.

Check out the information below to find out more...

When do you use a covering or speculative letter?

What should a letter look like – layout?

What should you include in your covering letter?

What should you include in your speculative letter?

Remember: below are example letters only. Have a go at writing a letter of your own showing what you can do - be truthful and only include things you are happy saying.

Covering letter
(14kb)

Spec letter for a job
with A levels or equivalents (43.5kb)

Spec letter for an apprenticeship
(8.48kb)