Cover letter

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What it really means

A short letter sent with your CV explaining why you want the job and why you fit it. Many UK employers still expect one, even if the advert does not clearly ask for it.

Chinese explanation

随简历一起提交的求职信，说明你为什么想要这份工作、为什么合适。很多英国雇主即使没明说，也默认你会附上一封。

Example conversation

A: The application asks for a CV and a cover letter. B: Keep the cover letter to one page — mention the company by name.

A：申请要求提交简历和求职信。 B：求职信控制在一页内，记得写上公司的名字。

What you could say back

“Thanks, I'll tailor it to the role.”

Related phrases

CV Personal statement Speculative application

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

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