Juicy Cover Letter Secrets to get a Job in London, Part 1

Dos and Don'ts when writing a Juicy Cover Letter

In today's world it has become increasingly obvious that Job seekers in London and the UK DO Not pay enough attention to Cover Letters accompanying your CV. Sure some may buy a book full of samples and tips on how to write them, or they may even go online to find and tweak certain examples to use for themselves, but they never seem to pay any real attention to how important a Cover letter really is.

Cover letters are a Big deal and many times it's not the CV, but the cover letter that's the first way to communicate with the recruiter or employer that has the power to give you your dream or ideal job in London or anywhere else. It is because of this reason that the Cover Letter matters folks.

Before we can proceed with this article and establish what the secret ingredients are that make a cover letter powerful, let's first look at the Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid when creating a cover letter.

Leaving out the Job reference or Job title

Ignoring grammar and spelling mistakes

Starting the letter with an Offensive salutation

Forgetting a Cover Letter entirely

Coming across as too Casual

Including an informal or inappropriate photo

Addressing the wrong business/company or person

Including multiple employers email addresses at the top of your letter

Not updating your Old cover letter

Using an unprofessional email address

The above points highlight some of the most crucial factors Not to ignore when typing up your Cover letter. Although some of them seem quite obvious please remember that it could potentially mean the difference between getting hired or being shown the door out!

Many companies believe that a well written letter is more important than a CV wherein it acts like an effective sales letter. This document has the potential to Sell you to an employer which results in the company interviewing You for the Job and ultimately employing you for the relevant position. Part 2 of this article will deal with and cover the essential attention getting ingredients you simply must apply and put onto your Cover Letter that could get you that ideal Job in London or anywhere for that matter.

Dan Black is a writer and content editor for Juicyjobs Ethical Jobs UK is an environmentally friendly green job search board which offers free job listings to companies promoting green, fair trade services and support sustainable living. For job seekers Juicyjobs can help you find the ideal ethical jobs in London.