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Electronic Application Form and Cover Letter Tool
Guidance on how to complete your Electronic Application Form (eAF) and Cover Letter
eAF and Cover Letter Tool
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This tool is designed to help applicants determine the additional information required in the Cover Letters and eAFs of initial and variation applications.
You should answer all of the questions in the tool fully to make sure that you are including all the correct information required for your application. Failure to submit the appropriate information in the cover letter and the dossier may result in the application being invalidated.
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How to write a cover letter. A cover letter introduces you to an employer and asks them to think about your application. It’s a short letter, usually 3 to 5 paragraphs long. When to include a...
This tool is designed to help applicants determine the additional information required in the Cover Letters and eAFs of initial and variation applications.
How to write a cover letter. Learn more about cover letters, why they're important and how to use them. Filling in an application form. Get help to complete paper and online application...
Explore an overview of how to create a cover letter for a government job, additional tips for writing one and see an example of a government job cover letter.
Use your cover letter to callout that you have the minimum qualifications, knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the position. It's also beneficial to a include a sentence that demonstrates your understanding of the agency’s mission.
Unlike the latter, government or public-sector applications often require a cover letter or personal statement. Landing a job in a government agency takes a special approach and the cover letter is the hiring manager’s first glimpse at your skills and qualifications.