https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/28273/what-is-included-in-a-good-cover-letter I am a newly qualified RVN and have recently found a nursing job advertised working in a referral clinic. I have no previous experience working in a referral clinic but the advertisement states this is not necessary. I want to stand out, therefore ien-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/158945?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 22 Mar 2015 23:00:36 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:93bfdd38-6a87-4886-bfd6-a1eddc0fb521Mark Hedberg<p>Attention to detail is going to be a biggie, as a referral nurse is going to be handling some fairly finicky cases. Many of them also look well on good people skills; owners who&#39;ve paid tens of thousands of pounds on a beloved pet can be &#39;a handful&#39; to work with.</p> <p>Cover letters should be simple things with a few clear thoughts on them. Generally use them to explain things that might not be clear from your CV, or perhaps discussing how a particularly unusual background is a very strong advantage when applying for a job.&nbsp;</p> <p>Absolutely right that you want to stand out - the cover letter is about YOU, and how you can solve your future employer&#39;s problem by hiring you! :)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>