Cover note,

[DipseeDaisey]

Hi everyone, I'm applying for jobs, most are asking for a cover note/letter along with a CV. I have a CV all good to go, I just don't know what to put on a cover note, Back in the day, I would just put availability and how soon I can start the position, Is this still the case? All other info is on my CV so I would just be repeating myself. Any tips please? Oh, also, How easy is it to do a generic cover note as I will be applying for different roles i.e Retail work. Reception work, Maybe even catering, so pretty broad. TIA

Some tips here
www.cv-library.co.uk/career-advice/cover-letters/how-to-write-cover-letter/
If you google covering letter format it will bring you up examples of letters. Good luck

a CV is about you and your history. a cover note is a piece of descriptive writing about why this job is a particularly good fit for you as an individual.

if the job you are applying for has a detailed job description and person specification then your cover note should be a point by point description of how you tick the box for every item in those documents - don't make them do the work of matching up their criteria to the info on your cv, lay it out for them.

if the jd/ps is sketchy or nonexistent then the cover note cane less detailed but should give a convincing argument as to why you are the best possible candidate and why this is your dream job.