It is very common to send your CV and cover letter via email or by displaying it online through an agency. There are just a few points that need to be remembered to ensure that you have followed the correct procedure.
- If sending your CV and cover letter to a named person, try to imagine the email as a “virtual envelope”
Dear Dr. Davies,
Application for MSc in Forensic Psychology
Please find attached my cover letter and CV for a place on the M.Sc. in Forensic Psychology programme at the University of Surrey.
I look forward to hearing from you shortly.
Kind regards,
Stevie Brown
- At the end of your CV protect the identity of your referees by finishing with 'References available on request' and not giving their personal contact details.
- If you are posting your CV on an open website, you need to protect the privacy of your personal details. You may for example, prefer to submit only email addresses or a hyperlink to your website.
- Look for established user protection with password controls on sites so that you are not taking any risks.