The role of the job application letter
The letter is not the place to list your work experience. Its role is to:
- Introduce yourself (your name)
- Say why you are writing (the position)
- Say where you heard about the position (advertised or word of mouth)
- Why you are a good match for the company and the role (here, you can draw on relevant experience as proof and back it up with any awards)
- Point the reader towards your formal work or education experience document (your resumé).
