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Cover Letter Builder

Create a tailored professional cover letter that explains why you want the role, what you can offer and the evidence that supports your application.

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WHAT MAKES A STRONG COVER LETTER?

Connect yourself to the opportunity

A strong cover letter should not simply repeat your CV. It should explain why you are interested in the role, what you can bring to the organisation and give evidence that supports your application.

01 Why this role? Explain what interests you about the opportunity.
02 What can you offer? Connect your skills and strengths to the role.
03 Show evidence Give an example that demonstrates what you can do.
04 Finish positively Show enthusiasm and invite further conversation.
1
THE OPPORTUNITY

What are you applying for?

2
YOUR MOTIVATION

Why do you want this role?

Think about the job itself, the organisation, the sector and what attracts you to the opportunity.

3
WHAT YOU CAN OFFER

What makes you suitable?

Focus on the skills, strengths and experience that are most relevant to this particular role.

4
YOUR EVIDENCE

Show what you can do

Use an example from employment, volunteering, education, a project, sport or another experience.

5
THE EMPLOYER

Why this organisation?

This helps make the letter feel genuinely tailored rather than like the same letter has been sent everywhere.

6
YOUR DETAILS

Finish your letter

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Your answers will be turned into an editable professional draft.