30% of employers can spot a generic cover letter

When applying for an apprenticeship, it’s extremely important that you tailor each cover letter for each application. If the employer thinks you have sent the same generic letter out to fifty different companies, it’s likely to go straight in the bin.

According to research from the CV Centre, 30% of employers can identify an untailored cover letter. Check out this infographic which highlights some other key statistics around CV writing and job hunting.

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