help with cover letter

[j.o.s.h.1408]

Hi can anyone give me some useful tips on writing a cover letter for a software developer job? cheers..

[Howard]

I remember posting in a similar thread, so I'm going to paste exactly what I said there...


Dear sirs,

I am writing to apply for the position of bla bla bla. I have researched your company and it's so much better than the competition because bla bla. I believe I am a worthy candidate for this job beacuse bla bla, these are my good qualities bla bla. I have experience in bla bla bla. This is why I'm better than anyone else and you should hire me, bla bla. I am also kissing your butt bla bla bla. I have enclosed a copy of my CV for you to browse.

I look forward to hearing from you

Yours faithfully,

Dave

[JPreston]

The point of a cover letter is surely that it is tailored to the specific role, and to you as a candidate??