Need to send covering letter with my CV, what do I put in it ??

[nutcracker]

It's for a part time job as a gp's receptionist, training given (for a change).

Anyway, have to send cv (which i already have) with a covering letter, but I have no idea what to put in the letter or how it should be worded.

I know the name of the person I am writing to so how should the letter start ?

Just something along the lines of

Dear Miss Snottyknickers

With reference to your vacancy for Receptionist, please find attached my current CV.

I look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Yours sincerely

Ms Cracker of Nuts

This is the one I used which was a sample on this site

< add your name >
< add your address>

< add your contact details>

< add date>

< add employer name >
< add employer address>

Position: < add position >
Reference number: < add job reference number>

Dear < add employer name >,

I am writing with reference to your advertisement in the < add the place where you saw the job the advertisement > regarding the post of < add post>.

As you can see from my attached CV

I am entirely at your disposition and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely/faithfully,

maybe you find some ideas on this website

Thanks

Longmeg, your reply made me chuckle

Your name/address/phone no(right aligned)
Date
name & address of employer
Dear Mr/Mrs whatever
Re: Application for Receptionist Position
Please find enlosed my CV in application for the above position.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely

Remember that it is your sales pitch, so include something that makes them think you know what the job entails, why you think you are a good fit and most importantly that you want it. I am amazed at how many applicants give no indication that they are actually keen for you to employ them. But no more than one side of A4. So something like "I am interested in this role because blah blah blah. As you can see from my attached CV, I would be a good fit for your practice because blah blah blah." If they have said what sort of person they are looking for don't forget to reassure them that you are that person (or near enough!)

It's also worth restating phrases from the ad. So if it says:

Good people skills - say that you have them and give an exmaple

Dear XXXX

The advertisement for the role of xxx is of great interest to me and i would like to be considered for the position.

I have xxx years of experience in xxx ..... (one or two lines summary).

I am confident that my skills and experience will match your criteria and I therefore enclose my CV for your perusal.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further with you and I look forward to hearing from you

• try and spell properly and use correct grammar, unlike above!