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    How do I attach a covering letter to my job application?

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    Our on-line recruitment system only permits one attachment. If you wish to provide a covering letter, copy and paste your letter to the beginning of your CV and then attach your CV. If you wish to provide a chronological CV as well as the competency based CV format preferred by Customs, copy and paste your chronological CV to the end of your competency based CV.

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