If you're applying for a job with an application form, do you need a covering letter?

[LittleMyDancing]

My feeling is that you only need a covering letter if you're sending a CV, but would welcome thoughts.

The form has a section for a personal statement, so I've written a lot about how wonderful I am in there - do I need a covering letter as well?

TIA

I would write a covering letter, something simple saying, please find enclosed my application...and I hope you find it of interest, etc...

I have always sent a covering letter with application forms; it is a formal application and as such I have always felt that a covering letter was expected - just something along the lines of "Please find enclosed my application for the post of XXX. I look forward to hearing from you soon".

Yes I agree with the others

would you need much more than just 'I enclose my application for blah blah'? or do you need to sell yourself in the letter as well?

No, you don't need to sell yourself in the letter; the application form does that. All a covering letter does is list what you have enclosed - it's more a matter of politeness than anything else, so the person who opens the post doesn't have to trawl through the form to find out where to put it or who to send it on to.

thank you!

ps wish me luck. I really really really want this job.

All the best of luck with it, LMD

Let us know how you get on.

Thank you!