How to Write a CV/Cover Letter?
These are the first hurdles in applying for a job. There are intelligent people who cannot put ideas in a reader friendly manner on paper – being brilliant does not mean that one will necessarily shine through on paper. There have been excellent candidates who have missed out on opportunities they deserve simply because they sent in a crappy application. This should not be the case and the following are some guidelines we’ve put together. General Tips: 1. Try and do some research on the firm you are applying for, and make sure you have lots of hard evidence to support your application. It is easier to sell yourself to firms if you know what they are looking for. 2. Do follow instructions, such as if you should send in a covering letter, or if they prefer you to apply online, or if there is a particular application form they want you to fill in. 3. Target your application to suit different employers to make recruiters feel special. This will convince them that you are making an effort t
