If you're planning to contact a company, either in response to an advert, or just 'on spec' you'll need to be able to put together a cover letter (or covering letter). This should be simple and professional, whilst still giving an idea of your unique personality and skills.
In this section, we offer you some helpful tips for writing your cover letter, along with useful examples, which you'll be able to use as a guide or adapt for your own use.