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• Plan what you want to say
  
• Do a rough version first
  
• Keep the wording simple and stick to the point
  
• Leave out anything that won’t help you get the job
  
• Try to find out the person in charge of recruitment’s name; you can ring and ask or look at the company’s publicity leaflets or website
  
• If you are applying by email, put something like ‘Job Application’ in the subject line (so the email isn’t deleted) and attach your letter and CV
  
• Say why you are sending them your CV
  
• Always include information that will encourage the reader to look at your CV
  
• Briefly point out the things in your CV that you think match what the employer needs – this might be about your qualification(s), a skill, your experience, voluntary work
  
• Say why you want to work for this company
  
• Include what you hope will happen next… you could suggest you will ring them to discuss going to see them or that you can attend an interview at any time
  
• Ring to see if your letter (and CV) has arrived……You can also ask when they will be letting you know if you have been short listed for an interview

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.
	Spec letter for a job (41kb)	Spec letter for an apprenticeship (8.48kb)