Help with supporting/covering letter

[mrsmummy]

I am applying for a clerical job in a school. I have completed the application form and must enlose a supporting letter outlining previous relevant experience.
2 questions, do I also complete the bit of the application form that says relevant experience and then continue on a seperate piece of paper or ignore the bit of the form and just do the letter and do I hand write the supporting letter or type it?

Ooh, I would give them a call and clarify. There's only so much you can write a bout yourself isn't there?

If you don't want to call, I would play it safe, complete the section in the application form and briefly summarise in your letter saying something like 'as you will see from the attached/enclosed app form I have experience/skills in blah blah blah'

I would outline your experience on the application and then detail it in a letter. It doesn't really matter if the letter is hand written or typed so long as it is well written. For example: relevant experience could be have worked in a busy council office, with the address and the letter could detail that you are familiar with word, outlook, creating spreadsheets, answering telelphone etc.
Hope that helps
Kay