MAKING APPLICATIONS / 157 the form there may be a blank section in which you are asked to add anything else you think might be relevant. It is always a good idea to send a covering letter with both a CV and an application form. It will follow the same format as the formal letter in Chapter 11. When e-mailing, the addresses are unnecessary. The letter can give more details and also stress your interest in the job. Don’t make it too long. One side of A4 or less should be sufficient. You should, of course, draft it out before you send the final letter. Highlight relevant points from your CV and say why you would like the position for which you are applying. (See Figure 26.) Referees are usually people of standing in the community – a doctor, a vicar, a teacher. Teachers are often asked to be referees and they are usually willing. If you have just left school, one of your teachers and your headteacher would be useful referees. But do ask them first. You should also ask your last employer to be a referee. This can be difficult if he does not know you are applying for another job. It is better to let him know as the new employer will certainly get in touch. If you are a school-leaver and you have had regular Saturday or evening employment, you could ask your current boss. WRITING A COVERING LETTER ACQUIRING REFEREES