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Spreading Joy: Sharp Consultancy’s Annual Easter Egg Drive

At Sharp Consultancy, our annual Easter Egg Drive has once again brought together our team, clients, and community to support local charities and spread a little cheer. As a finance and accountancy recruitment business rooted in Yorkshire, we’re proud to use our network to give something back—and this year has been no exception.Led by Tom Davage, Senior Consultant in our South Yorkshire office, our team has been out and about collecting Easter egg donations from our fantastic clients. The generosity shown has been incredible, especially given the ongoing challenges many continue to face. Thanks to everyone who contributed, we were able to deliver meaningful support to three wonderful charities in our region: Paces, a specialist centre supporting children with cerebral palsy and motor disorders; St Luke’s Hospice, which offers compassionate end-of-life care; and The Family Works, a trauma informed, family support project working alongside underprivileged families.Tom, who organised this year’s initiative, shared: “When you hear the stories from the people working within these charities, it really opens your eyes to the challenges others face. If we can bring a smile to someone’s face—even through something as simple as an Easter egg—it makes it all worthwhile. Every bit of support counts.” Seeing familiar donators from past years and welcoming new ones has been truly heart-warming. It’s a testament to the kind and community-minded nature of the businesses we work with. To all our clients who donated, thank you. Your kindness and continued support make this initiative possible and help us make a real difference. If you’d like to get involved next year or learn more about the causes we support, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can keep making a positive impact—one small gesture at a time.

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Alongside an impressive CV, the accompanying cover letter will give would-be employers their first glimpse of you and helps them to gain an insight into what you can offer them and how suitable you are for the available role.

It is an essential element of your application - in some cases it will be required as part of the process - and a strong cover letter can increase your chances of being short-listed for an interview.

Here are our top tips and suggestions to help you write the perfect cover letter:

Be concise

A well constructed cover letter can help you stand out from the crowd and will show potential employers that you have considered how you are suited to the position and your enthusiasm for becoming part of the team. Unless stated otherwise try and keep your cover letter to one page and break the content down into clear, easily readable sections that highlight the key points on your CV.

Keep it relevant

Your cover letter should be tailored to be relevant for each position that you are applying for; some roles may specify what needs to be included. Show that you have taken the time to research and understand the role by relating your experience back to the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification.

Attention to detail

Your cover letter will more than likely form a potential employer’s first impression of you as a possible candidate; your letter needs to be error-free so make sure you carefully check for any spelling or grammar mistakes. Also ensure that your letter is clearly marked with the position that you are applying for.

Stand out from other applicants

As well as highlighting how your experience relates to their requirements, consider what additional skills and attributes you can bring to the role and how ultimately, you can contribute towards the aspirations of the business in addition to your own career ambitions.

Outline why you are interested in the position

Employers are looking for candidates who are interested in working for the company, so explain what appeals to you about the organisation as well as the role itself. If relevant, briefly outline why you are looking to make a move and where possible, highlight your achievements in your current role to demonstrate how you have made successful contributions.

Sharp Consultancy specialises in the recruitment of temporary, interim and permanent finance professionals. With offices in Leeds and Sheffield our highly experienced team of consultants recruit for positions throughout Yorkshire and beyond. CONTACT US today to speak to a member of our team about your next career move.

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