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Information from this BBC Wales webite about what to include in your application letter, suggested layouts to use and a sample letter to view.
Although this is the careers section of the British Computer Society, the information here does not just apply to jobs in IT. There is useful advice here on different types of covering and application letters and how to tailor your response to your chosen job.
Part of the Open University website. Includes information on application and covering letters, with examples of each for guidance.
Good information, not specific to Scotland, with a description on why a covering letter is needed and a sample letter to view
Information about application and covering letters, a with do's and don'ts section. You can set up your own e-progress file to make sure your information is all up to date and on hand whenever you need it.
Information about what can be included in your application/cover letter to maximise your chances of getting employment.
Tips on writing covering and application letters with several examples to help you, whether you are applying for a summer job, responding to an advertisement, writing to a company or recruitment agency.
Contains tips and advice on covering and application letters, whether you are sending your CV, applying for advertised jobs or just enquiring about possible vacancies
Lots of information about job applications, including covering letters, responding to advertisements, letter writing and applying online.
One of several free articles to view from this CV consultancy, with information on the different types of covering letter and how to make sure yours compliments your CV.
Useful hints and information about what to include in your application/covering letter and how it can best compliment your CV. Some of the language in these articles is adult in content and teachers may wish to view them first before allowing pupils to do so.
