CareerPaths Online helps you to gain precisely what you need to get your career started. From discovering your interests and identifying your skills, to searching for jobs, applying, and interviewing, you're completely covered. Of course, at the heart of this is the creation and development of your CV and writing a cover letter.

What difference can a well written cover letter make to me?

Your cover letter is the vital introduction to your resume, and will make your first impression on your behalf. When you're applying for a job, you want to make certain that your resume demonstrates not only your qualifications, but also your ability to express yourself clearly and professionally. It is your cover letter that will perform this task.

In fact, when there are a large number of applicants for the same position, each of whom have similar qualifications, it is often the cover letter that will make the winning candidates stand out above the rest. What's more, if you are impressive enough in your cover letter, you may draw attention above many of the candidates with more experience.

Your cover letter – if written correctly – will get you noticed. Sometimes that's all you need to be shortlisted for an interview.

The best way to make sure that you have a winning cover letter to introduce your resume is to find professional guidance. At CareerPaths Online, our coaches and recruiters will give you feedback, coaching, and assessments through a real recruiting process, allowing you to fine-tune your cover letter to get started in your dream career.