UK - What role does a cover letter play and can it help in subsequent applications after refusal
I am a programmer and an employee with a good pay. I was refused a UK standard 6-month visitor visa in January 2018 due to lack of evidence for the funds in my salary account and savings account, and also lack of evidence of my Late dad's inheritance (4,950.30 British Pound was paid into my savings account from the sale of one of my dad's properties).
I earn 514.79 British Pound from my employer..
And I intend to spend 1,100 British Pound for my trip. Accommodation and food will be provided by my British uncle.
I currently have 3,266.55 British Pound in my salary account.
Aside from my job, I develop web applications for my clients and they pay into my salary account, which was stated in my application. I intend to reapply with all invoices of payment and a snapshot of what I designed / developed for each client. My personal company is not registered. I hope this is not an issue.
Secondly, I'm having issues drafting a good cover letter for my application. I would like to understand what role a cover letter plays in the application process. Can a good cover letter help with my future applications?
@Traveller Please find the refusal letter as requested.
** To prove my inheritance: ** I will submit the following documents (1) My dads death cert. (2) MOU of the sells of one of his properties (3) Letter from one of my brother that also benefitted.
Best Answer
It is better if an application stacks up by itself without the need for a covering letter - there is space in the application to provide further information, try to utilise just this if you can. If you really feel a cover letter is essential, I would a) limit it to max 1 page; b) use bullet points; c) focus on clarifying the previous refusal reasons. You could use a cover letter to explain your uncle’s situation, however, in my opinion, without evidence to show he can provide the promised accommodation and food your application is very likely to be refused. Taking into account that Nigeria is considered a high risk country by the U.K. if I were you I would postpone my application until I could meet the criteria in my own right.
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How does a cover letter help with the recruitment process?
It provides the hiring manager with further detail on how your skill set aligns with the role, what you can bring to the team and why you want the position. Cover letters also allow the recruiter and hiring manager to develop a better understanding of your suitability for a position.Do cover letters improve your chances?
They found that a cover letter can play a huge role in not only getting an interview, but in getting a job offer. Most of the survey respondents \u2014 83% \u2014 said cover letters were important in making their hiring decisions.How important is a cover letter UK?
A cover letter is necessary as it gives you the chance to explain to an employer why you're the best candidate for the job. You do this by highlighting relevant skills and experience; therefore you should always write your cover letter with the position you're applying for in mind.Can you reuse the same cover letter for multiple jobs?
Your cover letter is the first impression you make on a hiring manager \u2013 make sure it's a good one.\u201d You can reuse parts of your cover letter when applying for similar positions with different companies. However, failing to update the company information for each letter is an unforgivable offense.The 4 Sentence Cover Letter That Gets You The Job Interview
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