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Personal statement / cover letter

Whether applying for study, volunteering, or work, you must promote your strengths. A personal statement focuses on personal qualities and role suitability, while a cover letter supports a CV and targets specific job criteria. But what are the key features? What makes it an 'appropriate' choice for the context, audience, and purpose on the Paper 1 exam? How should it be structured? And how can you approach writing...

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