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Your cover letter is your first chance to shine \u2013 so make sure it\u2019s done right to give you the best chance of landing that role.<\/strong><\/p>\n I see hundreds of CVs that are very well put together \u2013 hours have been spent on layout and design\u2026only for the cover letter to be a huge let down. And that\u2019s a shame, as I\u2019ve been told on numerous occasions that employers will not even look at a CV if the cover letter is rubbish!<\/p>\n Many potential candidates are falling at the first hurdle by using bland, generic letters for every application. It\u2019s essential that each cover letter is tailored to the role you\u2019re applying for.<\/p>\n Here are some pointers on getting it right:<\/p>\n 1) Address Your Cover Letter to the Right Person<\/strong> 2) Don\u2019t Waffle<\/strong> 3) Be Clear and Concise<\/strong> 4) Spelling and Grammar<\/strong> 5) Big Yourself Up<\/strong> Your cover letter is your first chance to shine \u2013 so make sure it\u2019s done right to give you the best chance of landing that role. I see hundreds of CVs that are very well put together \u2013 hours have been spent on layout and design\u2026only for the cover letter to be a huge let […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","filesize_raw":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11,14],"tags":[284,217],"series":[],"class_list":["post-1478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tips-and-tricks","category-word-of-mouth","tag-cover-letters","tag-job-applications"],"episode_featured_image":false,"episode_player_image":"https:\/\/www.productionbase.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/TOTI-Podcast-Artwork.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":[],"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/www.productionbase.co.uk\/blog\/feed\/podcast\/turn-on-tune-in-2","embedCode":"
\nAlways find out the name of the person doing the recruiting. Most production companies have their own website with key people listed. If the Head of Production, PM or TM is not listed, then get on YouTube and view the credit roll of their last production. The fact that you have researched the right person will already say a lot about you.<\/p>\n
\nStart your letter with why you\u2019re interested in the role and why you think your skills and experience are relevant. Being aware of the company\u2019s output will also show that you have a genuine interest in working there.<\/p>\n
\nTempting as it may be to use gold embossed paper and your own specially designed font, your letter needs to be easily read \u2013 most will be viewed online first and then printed off. Therefore, a white background and size 11 font in Ariel or Calibri (boring I know) will be fine.<\/p>\n
\nThe old favourite. It still matters to people that you can read and write, so please make sure there are no spelling mistakes. Get a friend to proofread \u2013 getting the once over from a third party can also help with editing.<\/p>\n
\nUsing positive language is very important \u2013 particularly when highlighting key elements of your skills. If you\u2019re rubbish or inexperienced at using certain software, for example, then it\u2019s best to leave it out. Everything you say should be upbeat \u2013 let that employer feel they can\u2019t produce their new show without you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Get It Covered<\/a><\/blockquote>