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A Perfect Day of Golf and Networking at Sharp Consultancy's Annual Event Sickleholme!

Another delightful day out at Sickleholme Golf Club for Sharp Consultancy’s latest Invitational Golf event!After a little scepticism late Thursday night concerning the weather, the early sunshine on Friday was a sign of things to come, an absolute belter of a day ensued with glorious weather throughout and some fairly ‘bright’ golf too! Guests started the day with breakfast and refreshments, before sampling the spectacular views of Sickleholme's 13th whilst trying to secure one of the three prizes on offer! Those being, Nearest the pin, Longest drive and of course OVERALL WINNER. Jonathan Ward deservedly scooped the Nearest the pin award with a tee shot within 7ft of the 13th hole and Ian Robinson justified the low handicap with a beautiful drive on the 17th hole to secure the Longest Drive award – well done to you both! The OVERALL WINNER was a much more competitive affair, and it was left right until the final group had finished to declare an overall winner, with a final score of 35 points James Rutter claimed the glory and won the main prize – congratulations James! As always, a massive thank you to all of the team at Sickleholme who allowed us to host and facilitate yet another great day which we rounded off with some much-needed beers and of course the famous Sickleholme Chicken burger!! With new faces and plenty of long-standing friends of Sharp Consultancy it was great to finish the day with some wider networking and it’s great to hear so much positivity out there in the local marketplace. There truly is few better ways to enjoy a Friday, with beautiful weather, picturesque views, and a rewarding golf course to help broaden your business and professional network. We can’t wait to see you all again at our next event!Are you looking to strengthen your team with top-tier finance and accountancy professionals? At Sharp Consultancy, we excel in connecting your business with exceptional talent for temporary, interim, or permanent roles. With our well-established offices in Leeds and Sheffield, our experienced consultants are dedicated to serving businesses across Yorkshire and beyond. Don't leave your recruitment needs to chance—contact us TODAY and let's find the perfect candidates to drive your business forward.

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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.