Help - what do you put in a 'cover' email? (job application)

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Sending off a job application -- they've requested email only .

I'm a bit flummoxed as they've provided an application form which I've completed, they've asked for a personal statement about why they should hire me, criminal convictions stuff etc.

I've attached all that as pdf documents but they're also asking for a covering email - what do I write in that? A summary of my application and personal statement?

Previous job was NHS and through block booking so more interview and skills based, this is a different role/sector.

They've also asked for password encryption of documents which I cannot get to work, no matter what I do - I'm using my university's copy of office so everything wants to share to 'Sharepoint/one drive' and I cant seem to figure out how the hell you password protect a PDF - each time I mail it to myself to check its not asking for a password ...

I'm desperate for this job, its something I could do well, but am lost at these last two bits ! Please help !

Dear Mr/Mrs or Sir/Madam

Please find attached my application for the position of ?.

I am available for interview in person or online and hope to be able to discuss what skills and attributes I feel I can bring to this position.

Details to open attachment will follow in a separate email and I hope to hear from you in due course.

Kind regards

Yours sincerely or faithfully

Kshhuxnxk

Encryption. Open the PDF and choose Tools > Protect > Encrypt > Encrypt with Password. If you receive a prompt, click Yes to change the security. Select Require a Password to Open the Document, then type the password in the corresponding field.

Good luck!!

Thank you so much ☺️ All sent off now so fingers crossed !