{"id":63418,"date":"2024-04-07T06:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-07T06:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=63418"},"modified":"2025-04-14T06:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T06:37:40","slug":"how-to-write-a-cover-letter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-a-cover-letter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Write A Cover Letter (Examples, Templates &amp; Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Australia\u2019s job market is competitive. You will sell yourself short if you don&#8217;t submit a compelling cover letter in your job application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application must give hiring managers confidence that you\u2019re the ideal person to meet their needs \u2014 even if your skills and experience aren\u2019t a perfect match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Guess what? A clear and convincing cover letter can help you do that.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can download a cover letter template and plug in some generic information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a better strategy is to use the best cover letter examples and templates (including ours below) as a starting point for crafting a tailored and impactful cover letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/cover-letter-template-australia\/\">Best Cover Letter Templates For Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do This To Impress Employers (Before You Start Writing Your Cover Letter).<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A cover letter is an introductory note that <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/key-differences-cover-letter-resume\/\">accompanies your resume<\/a> as part of a job application, to communicate why you\u2019re the best candidate for a job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a business document. It\u2019s a reflection of <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-brand-yourself\/\">your personal brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">You\u2019re personally writing to another human being, so use personal pronouns like \u2018I\u2019 and \u2018you\u2019. And keep your language natural &#8211; resist the temptation to sound like a corporate robot.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To articulate why you\u2019re the best fit \u2014 before you start typing \u2014 take the time to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Research the role and the company. <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Read the job description and learn about a company\u2019s goals, challenges, values, industry and customer base so you can write intelligently about how you\u2019ll add value (e.g., is the company vying for an IPO?).<\/span><\/li><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Gather your best examples. <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Collate examples of projects you ran and the impact you made. Quantify as much as possible (e.g., reduced CRM costs by 35%, raised employee retention by 13%, closed $5m of sales in 2023).<\/span> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Use your company research to identify the best person to address your cover letter to (if it\u2019s not listed in the ad). This personalises your approach and makes you seem clued in and ready to step into a team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Write A Cover Letter For Australian Employers.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you have an insider connection, your cover letter can make or break your chances of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/behavioural-interview-questions\/\">getting an interview<\/a>. Every word needs to earn its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to include and avoid as you write each part of your cover letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Write Contact Details And Salutation.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>A header<\/strong> with your name a a career tagline, e.g., Senior Sales Director.<\/li><li><strong>Your contact details<\/strong> &#8211; limit this to your email address and mobile phone number.<\/li><li><strong>A personal salutation<\/strong>, such as \u2018Dear Peter,\u2019.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-example-1-1024x522.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-example-1-1024x522.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-example-1-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-example-1-768x391.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-example-1-1536x783.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-example-1.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Avoid the salutations &#8220;Dear Hiring Manager&#8221;. If you can\u2019t find their name, use &#8220;To Whom It May Concern&#8221; as a last resort.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Write The First Paragraph.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t waste space reiterating where and when you saw the job listing, as this will be tracked online and makes you appear out of touch with the market and digital job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, launch into your main value proposition and the most powerful evidence of your suitability for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Choose the juicy bits from your resume that tie to the key points from the job description.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of a strong introductory paragraph:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-of-australian-cover-letter-1024x290.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-of-australian-cover-letter-1024x290.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-of-australian-cover-letter-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-of-australian-cover-letter-768x218.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-of-australian-cover-letter-1536x436.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/example-of-australian-cover-letter.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Bragging<\/strong>, or coming across as arrogant or selfish will likely backfire on you. For example: \u201cAustralia\u2019s best salesperson who consistently out-sells teammates with my take-no-prisoners attitude.\u201d No one wants to work with a jerk.<\/li><li><strong>Fake enthusiasm.<\/strong> Leading\u00a0with how thrilled you would be to get the job smacks of insincerity and mediocrity \u2013 as though you have nothing substantive to say. Worse, it will make you sound just like every other applicant.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Write The Middle Paragraphs.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue&nbsp;to expand on your value proposition. In other words, add secondary and tertiary reasons that confirm your suitability for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Your goal is to capture the recruiter\u2019s attention in the midst of their chaotic day.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective ways to flesh out this section include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">A list of 3 or more achievements<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> that offer tangible proof of your capabilities. (Learn how\u00a0to radically <\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-write-highly-persuasive-resume-achievements\/\">increase the power of your achievements<\/a><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">)<\/span>.<\/li><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">A good story<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">, if you have one. Is\u00a0there a unique experience you\u2019ve had with their brand that can be described succinctly? A sincere way to create an emotional connection?<\/span> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-an-australian-cover-letter-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-an-australian-cover-letter-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-an-australian-cover-letter-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-an-australian-cover-letter-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-an-australian-cover-letter-1536x871.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-an-australian-cover-letter.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Don\u2019t repeat the achievements from your resume verbatim. You <em>can<\/em> use the same achievement in your resume and cover letter but you must find a different way to frame it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Apologies. <\/strong>Perhaps you don\u2019t tick every box \u2014 don\u2019t downplay yourself. Explain why you are still the best candidate despite whatever obstacles you perceive in your background.<\/li><li><strong>Flowery language and cliches.<\/strong> Assume everyone thinks they\u2019re a \u201cseasoned professional\u201d, \u201cteam player\u201d, or &#8220;dynamic&#8221;, &#8220;energetic&#8221;, or \u201cproven&#8221; leader. Delete all buzzwords from your cover letter.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Write Your Concluding Statements.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s room, throw in a few more value points \u2014 again, ensuring they\u2019re relevant to the job ad\/description. Finally, thank the potential employer for the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-australia-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-australia-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-australia-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-australia-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-australia-1536x707.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-australia.jpg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Free Cover Letter Templates [Download].<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you\u2019re learning how to write a unique cover letter, there\u2019s nothing wrong with drawing inspiration from a cover letter template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, they\u2019re really handy for guidance on the basic structure. And they can be a great way to organise your thoughts \u2013 freedom in a frame, so to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are two cover letter templates for you to choose from. (Ensure you have a recent version of Word installed on your computer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Contemporary Cover Letter Template.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Cover-Letter-Template-Australia-Contemporary.docx\">Download Now<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-2-737x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-2-737x1024.jpg 737w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-2-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-2-768x1067.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-2.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Classic Cover Letter Template.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cover-Letter-Template-Australia-Classic.docx\">Download Now:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-1-737x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-1-737x1024.jpg 737w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-1-216x300.jpg 216w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-1-768x1067.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/australian-cover-letter-template-1.jpg 854w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Does Your Cover Letter Interact With Your Resume?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll probably need to tweak your cover letter alongside your resume, and constantly cross-check to ensure they work together to convey your strengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good cover letter should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Dovetail with your resume:<\/strong> Ensure you reinforce what you say in your cover letter through the details you include on your resume. A disconnect between the two will either create confusion or arouse suspicion.<\/li><li><strong>Close gaps left by your resume:<\/strong> It\u2019s hard to explain nuanced life choices via dot points on a resume. Use your cover letter to provide context for major pivots between job types\/industries, or periods of unemployment.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">To ensure your resume hits all the right notes, consider using my <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/recommends\/resume-io-builder\/\">recommended free resume builder<\/a>. Or hire one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-writing-services\/\">top-rated resume writers<\/a> if you want us to handle everything.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Long Should Your Cover Letter Be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your cover letter is a teaser. It needs to pique the recruiter\u2019s interest so they\u2019ll pay closer attention to your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Your cover letter should be no longer than one page in length \u2014 around 3-5 paragraphs.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Attention spans are short. Keep it punchy, with only the most relevant details, context and your most impressive achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Ensure that the achievements you spotlight in your cover letter align with the role you&#8217;re applying for. Most job seekers fail to make the right impression by including the same achievements on their every job application.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-australia.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-australia.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-australia-228x300.jpeg 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You \u2018Hit Send\u2019 On Your Cover Letter.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you submit your application, use this checklist to ensure your cover letter includes key details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Logical Consistency<\/strong><\/td><td>Does it flow and make sense?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Correct Details<\/strong><\/td><td>Have you spelt the hiring manager\u2019s name right?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tailoring<\/strong><\/td><td>Is the cover letter aligned with the role? And your resume?<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Look &amp; Feel<\/strong><\/td><td>Break up and simplify dense or verbose sections. Make your cover letter look approachable and scannable.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">A second set of eyes is always helpful when it comes to spotting mistakes or inconsistencies. Ask someone with superior writing skills to proofread your letter.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, I recommend sharing it with 2-3 people in your network to get their general feedback on whether you\u2019ve made a compelling case to be hired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Ideally, choose one person who knows you well professionally, one person who knows you peripherally, and person who knows you well personally.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like fresh eyes to speed up, and dial in, your final draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Should You Format Your Cover Letter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick tip that will double the impact of your job application \u2013 keep your cover letter&#8217;s design and format consistent with that of your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This achieves a couple of objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>It helps you\u00a0<\/strong>build and reinforce your personal brand.<\/li><li><strong>It helps the recruiter<\/strong>\u00a0with visual recognition of your application.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t go too fancy or complex with your cover letter design or formatting, as it will distract the reader from the meat of your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for a side-by-side example of a branded set (resume and cover letter):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-template.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-template.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-template-300x113.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/cover-letter-template-768x288.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the best news. Remember the free cover letter templates that I gave you earlier? Well, I\u2019ve created a matching set of resume templates, which you can <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/resume-template\/\">download&nbsp;here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wait, Do Recruiters Even Read Cover Letters?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One reason that some recruiters don\u2019t read cover letters is because they\u2019re too generic, long-winded and boring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/welovesalt.com\/news\/career-advice\/is-a-cover-letter-necessary\/\">A 2024 survey<\/a> found that most people gloss over the cover letter and focus their attention on the CV\/resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>Around 30% of hiring managers said they rarely read cover letters \u2014 but more than 30% said a cover letter was either \u2018nice to have\u2019 or a deciding factor when it was \u2018well-crafted\u2019.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/the-smart-way-to-deal-with-recruiters\/\">recruiter behaviour<\/a>, you need to decide whether or not a cover will be valuable for your situation. You have 3 options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Don\u2019t write a cover letter.<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> Let your resume promote you on its own. Maybe it will be seen, maybe not.<\/span><\/li><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Write a quick\u2019n\u2019nasty cover letter.<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> If it gets read, your resume likely won\u2019t be.<\/span><\/li><li><strong style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Craft a unique, impactful &amp; thoughtful cover letter.<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\"> Invest the time and, chances are, both your cover letter and resume will see the light of day.<\/span> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re probably better off not writing a cover letter than writing a bad one. However, going the extra mile to write a great cover letter puts you well above candidates who choose options 1 and 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can AI Write A Good Enough Cover Letter For You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re keen to use AI as a writing tool, we recommend that you only use it to produce a quick first draft that you can then edit and enhance using your human smarts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how skilled you are with prompts, a cover letter composed by an AI \u2014 such as ChatGPT or Google Bard \u2014 could provide a starting point and mimic the right professional tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>The major drawback of an AI-generated cover letter is that it\u2019s unlikely to be distinctive or tailored to the role.<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you\u2019ll need to review every sentence to add personality and specificity, and align the message with what the job-poster is looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do You Have More Questions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, I\u2019m trusting that most of your questions have been answered when it comes to writing a cover letter to accompany your resume for a specific job application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But cutting through the candidate clutter is no easy feat. And unless you\u2019re a professional writer, the task of creating a standout cover letter can feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s you, I\u2019m here for you. If you have more questions about how to write a cover letter, feel free to ask me in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing you all the best in your upcoming job search, and your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Irene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Australia\u2019s job market is competitive. 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