How to Write a Great PhD Cover Letter
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What is a cover letter?
- first opportunity to explain to the committee why you should be selected to study for a postgraduate doctorate
- it should complement your CV
- should tailor the content to your chosen Ph.D. topic
- your personal statement should be separate from the cover letter
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cover letter vs personal statement
- personal statement focus upon your interests and your ambitions
- cover letter will look at your tangible achievements such as your academic and professional experience
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Key points to include in the letter
- Who you are?
- Your Skills and achievements
- Your research
- Your understanding of your research projection
- specific skills
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How to write a cover letter?
- Start of cover letter: address the necessary person of contact
- Introduce yourself: who you are, why should committee continue to read your application letter, why you want to study further, what Ph.D. you are applying for
- show skills and achievement: follow the STAR method
- the end of cover letter: reiterate why you want to study at this specific institute, reasons why you are a good fit, also mention what you plan to do with your research upon it completion
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STAR method to explain skills achievement
- Situation: explain the situation
- Task: What was your responsibility in the situation
- Action: How did you solve the problem
- Result: What was the outcome?
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Tips to improve
- keep it concise
- don't iterate what has already been written on your CV
- provide evidence
- check for errors
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