So you’ve decided on your dream job, looked at career paths and you are ready to apply for the job of your dreams, or at least the job that will eventually lead to your ideal career. Your next step is to write a cover letter to send, along with your CV, to potential employers. Your cover letter is going to be your very first contact with these people so it must make the right impression. You may want to think of original ways to make it eye catching and interesting but, you must also make sure it is appropriate to the position you are hoping to fill. It must be professional and accurate. Always check you are using the correct grammar and punctuation and check all spelling carefully. It is a good idea to ask someone else to read it through for you before you send it, or try reading it out loud to yourself, you may be surprised how different things sound when read by another person.