A covering letter is something that some people overlook as an important aspect of a job application. A cover note supplements your CV and can really help you stand out from the crowd before the employer in question has even had chance to open your CV. For vacancies that you know are going to be extremely popular, you want to be certain that in the initial 30 seconds of reading your cover letter, your application will be chucked on the ‘yes’ pile rather than the ‘no’ pile. With that in mind, here are some of our top tips to help your craft a successful covering letter that reaffirms to your potential employer why you’re perfect for the role.