Cover Letters
Most cover letters are wallpaper. Learn to write one that earns a second read.
When the cover letter says "optional": should you write one anyway?
Cover letter marked optional? A former hiring manager on when it wins you the job, when to skip it, and the 150-word version that actually gets read.
Using AI to write your cover letter: what works and what gets you binned
Should you use AI to write your cover letter? A former hiring manager on what UK employers notice, the tells that get you rejected, and what works.
Cover letter mistakes that make hiring managers cringe
From wrong company names to robotic openers, these are the cover letter mistakes hiring managers see constantly, and exactly how to fix them.
How to write a cover letter if you have no experience
No experience? Your cover letter can still land the job. Practical UK advice on what to write, what to skip, and how to make your case confidently.
Cover letter vs. email application: what to do and when
Cover letter or email application? A UK career coach explains what to do in every scenario from ATS portals to formal public sector roles.
How to start a cover letter: first lines that get you read
Stop opening with 'I am writing to apply for'. Here's how to start a cover letter with a first line that actually gets you read with real examples.
The perfect cover letter structure with a template you can actually use
Learn the perfect cover letter structure for UK job applications, with a reusable template and practical advice on what to write in each section.
How to write a cover letter that doesn't sound like everyone else's
Write a cover letter that actually gets read. Practical UK advice on openings, structure, tone and phrases to cut before you hit send.