How to Write a Cover Letter That Actually Gets Read

Most cover letters are skipped

Recruiters have read thousands of letters that open with "I am writing to apply for the position advertised." They skim, they sigh, they move on. A cover letter only earns its place when it tells the employer something your CV cannot — who you are, and why you genuinely fit this role.

Open with a hook, not a formula

Skip the tired opening line. Start with a real, specific moment or result that shows what you bring.

• Weak: I am writing to express my interest in the role.
• Strong: The first time I turned a late-paying client into our most reliable account, I knew credit control was where I belonged.

Connect your story to their job

The middle of your letter should draw a straight line from your experience to what they need. Pick the two or three requirements that matter most in the advert and show, briefly, how you have done exactly that.

Keep it short and human

Three short paragraphs is plenty. Write the way you would speak in a confident, professional conversation — no jargon, no buzzwords, no copying the job advert back at them.

Close with intent

End by saying clearly that you would welcome the chance to discuss the role, and thank them for their time. Confident, not pushy.

What to avoid

• Repeating your CV word for word.
• Generic phrases like "hardworking team player."
• Sending the same letter to every employer.

Let it write itself

A good cover letter takes time — unless you let KaziKit do the first draft. Paste the job advert, and KaziKit writes a tailored letter anchored on your own story, in your own voice, ready for you to review and send.