How to Attach a Cover Letter with Your CV |Complete Step-by-Step Guide

  What is a Cover Letter ?

A Cover Letter is a short letter that you send along with your CV when applying for a job.

CV = Your education, experience, skills, etc.

Cover Letter = You introduce yourself and explain which job you are applying for, why you are interested, and why you may be suitable for the job.

Why should you attach a Cover Letter ?

A CV mainly gives your details.A Cover Letter gives the employer a quick idea about:

1. Who you are

2. Which position you want

3. Why you are interested in the company/job

4. What skills or experience you have

5. Why they should consider your CV

A Cover Letter is not always mandatory, but if the job advertisement asks for one, you should definitely include it.

 What should you write in a Cover Letter ?

A simple Cover Letter normally has these parts:

 Step 1 — Your details

At the top:

Your Name

Phone Number

Email

Address (optional)

 Step 2 — Date

Example:

22 January 1998

Step 3 — Employer/Company details

If you know them:

Hiring Manager

Ultrafast Infradev Pvt Ltd

If you don't know the person's name, simply write:

Dear Hiring Manager,

Step 4 — Subject

Example:

Subject: Application for the position of Assistant Engineer

Step 5 — Introduction

Say which job you are applying for.

Example:

 I am writing to apply for the position of  Assistant Engineer at your company. I am interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered for the position.

Step 6 — Your skills/experience

Briefly mention your relevant experience and skills.

For example:

 I have experience in site supervision, and site execution ,Drawing Reading ,BBS,BOQ  construction work, checking levels, preparing material requirements, and coordinating with workers and contractors.

Only mention skills that you actually have.

Step 7 — Why you are suitable

Example:

 I am hardworking, responsible, and willing to learn. I believe my skills and experience can help me perform the duties of this position effectively.

Step 8 — Mention your CV

Example:

I have attached my CV for your kind consideration. I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss my application with you.

Step 9 — Closing

Use:

Sincerely,

Your Name

Phone Number

Email

 How to attach Cover Letter with CV?

There are two common ways.

Method 1 — Make two PDF files

This is very common.

You prepare:

1. Cover_Letter_Safiur_Rahaman.pdf

2. CV_Safiur_Rahaman.pdf

Then attach both files to the email.

This is good when the company asks for CV and Cover Letter separately.

 Method 2 — Combine Cover Letter + CV into one PDF

You can also make one PDF:

Page 1 → Cover Letter

Page 2 onward → CV

For example:

Safiur_Rahaman_Application.pdf

This is useful when the company says:

 "Send your CV with Cover Letter"

and does not specify separate files.

 How to send it by Email ?

Suppose you are applying for a  Assistant Engineer job.

Your email can be like this:

Subject: Application for  Assistant Engineer Position – Safiur Rahaman

Then write a short message:

 Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the Site Engineer position at your company. Please find attached my CV and Cover Letter for your consideration.

I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss my application with you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

 Safiur Rahaman

 Phone: XXXXXXXX

 Email: XXXXXXXX

Then attach:

📎 Cover_Letter_Safiur_Rahaman.pdf

📎 CV_Safiur_Rahaman.pdf\

Finally, check the email address and attachments and click Send.

Important things to remember

Do:

 Keep the Cover Letter short — usually 1 page

Use simple and professional English

 Mention the exact job position

 Mention only relevant skills/experience

 Save it as PDF

 Give the file a professional name

Don't:

 Copy your entire CV into the Cover Letter

 Make it 2–3 pages unnecessarily

 Write false experience or skills

 Send a file named document.pdf or newcv123.pdf

 Send the email without checking whether the CV is actually attached

 Best file names

Safiur_Rahaman_CV.pdf

Safiur_Rahaman_Cover_Letter.pdf

Simple rule:

CV = What you have done.

Cover Letter = Why you are applying and why you may be suitable.