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Application letters are required to be sent with your resume to provide your first opportunity to present yourself to a potential employer.

It is more than just a brief cover note in which you merely,

  • introduce yourself,
  • ask the employer to accept your application,
  • and refer to your attached documents.

Your letter should be clear, concise and straight to the point.