Cover Letter

Use your cover letter to introduce yourself and to highlight your resume. Your cover letter should not repeat your resume, it should tell an employer why you are uniquely qualified for the job.

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A person with a disability may choose to disclose in their cover letter. Here are a few sample paragraphs for your review:

"I want to be frank with you. I use a wheelchair because my legs are paralyzed as a result of an accident. However, I assure you that my disability will not affect my ability to work or my attendance record. I wanted to let you know about my disability in advance to avoid catching you off guard at the interview. Please feel free during the course of the interview to address any questions or concerns about how my disability might affect my work performance." www.unbc.ca/disabilities/

Additionally, I have a very high degree of flexibility and adaptability, which has been developed largely as a positive consequence of my disability that has never restricted my ability to provide an excellent service to my employers and customers. I have a strong desire to develop a career in management and am particularly interested in working for CXT Systems as I have a keen interest in the ongoing development of the IT industry.

In addition, my enthusiasm and determination can be demonstrated by voluntary work. As a member of the British Diabetic Association, I help to raise funds to increase awareness. Having Diabetes and achieving high academic grades, working part-time through my studies and raising large amounts of money through organizing sponsored events, shows how I am able to be flexible and meet targets and manage my work effectively. www.ucc.ie/careers/