Do Your Research





On the Application Form task, you chose a job from www.reed.co.uk



Using that job, have a go at the Covering Letter template you can download from the link on the right.



Take some time to look into the role you’re applying for and the company – and use this information to tailor your cover letter accordingly.



When writing a cover letter, you should find out:

• What does the company do?
• Who are their competitors?
• Who are their target audience?
• What does the role involve?
• What are the essential skills?

Once you’ve found answers to these questions, you’ll be able to make it clear in your cover letter how your skills and abilities match up with what the employer is looking for.

Not only will doing research give you the knowledge you need to tailor your cover letter and Application Form to the style of the company, it also demonstrates that you’ve got a real interest in the specific role and company.









Well done on completing your Application Form

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Now you need to complete a Covering Letter to go with it

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Writing a cover letter is an essential part of almost every job application. Not only do you have to make sure it sells your skills and abilities to recruiters, you also need to do it a clear and concise manner – that ultimately persuades the reader to want to meet you.



Download the Word document  and adapt it to contain your details and research