GREEN FLAGS

Here are the green flags to look out for!

Personalised To The Firm

The cover letter is not a regurgitation of generic information used to mass apply for jobs. Instead, you make the letter personalised. It includes details about the rm and why you want to work for that particular rm. To do this, begin your cover letter by addressing the speci c person who will be reading it. You can generally nd this information on the company's website or LinkedIn page. Talk about how you internalise the company's values as well. Doing so will show that you have done your research, are genuinely interested in the company, and will be a great t.

SHOW, NOT TELL

The body of your cover letter shows how through your experience, you gained the speci c skills the company is looking for. You do not list your skills like a shopping list. Instead, by providing examples, you show the prospective employer that you have gained and developed the skills they seek. You can use work experience, internships, volunteer work, or even coursework as evidence.

Be Clear And Concise

You refrain from using generic language and u ng your way through. You write clearly and concisely about your skills and accomplishments. Be transparent and do not falsify experience.

Show Your Enthusiasm

The letter demonstrates your passion for the legal profession and the rm you are applying to. To do this, display your eagerness to learn from industry professionals. Doing so will show the hiring manager that you are genuinely interested in the position.

Link It To Your Cv

In your cover letter, based on the job description and responsibilities, give the recruiter a summary of what you bring to the role and the rm. Doing so will draw them in and make them want to read through your CV afterwards.

Format

Send or upload your cover letters as a PDF instead of a Word document. When you upload a pdf le, it minimises the chances of changing the format you created and thus makes it look professional.