Cover Letter

An outstanding cover letter is one of the best advantages you can give yourself during the job application process. Here is our collection of proven tips and resources for writing and formatting the perfect cover letter.

Published in Cover Letter

by Debbie Bride

“Dear Sir or Madam”: The wrong way to start a cover letter and your best alternatives

“Sir” or “Madam” might have their place in polite society, but not in cover letters. Here, we look at why “Dear Sir or Madam” is the wrong way to address your cover letter recipient and the best alternatives.

10 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Iri Edwards

How to start a cover letter (2025)

A compelling cover letter begins with a powerful start. At CVapp.ie, we provide simple guidance on how to start a cover letter that grabs attention and elevates your career potential.

15 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Karl Kahler

How to format a cover letter in 2025: our top examples & tips

Your cover letter holds the key to a world of possibilities: whether it's finding lifelong job satisfaction, securing a new home, or providing for your children's education, cover letters can help bring ideas and results to life.

9 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Anna Muckerman

Email cover letter

At CVapp.ie, we're all about making professional career tools accessible to everyone. Knowing what employers want can be challenging, especially when they specifically ask for an emailed cover letter. Understanding the distinctions between an email cover letter and a regular cover letter is important. So, if you’re looking for work and need help creating an impressive email cover letter, we’ve got you covered!

10 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Anna Muckerman

The CVapp.ie guide to writing effective cover letters

Here is exactly how you can write a cover letter that will stand out from the crowd, and help you land that interview.

11 min read

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