What else should i put in my cover letter?

any experience of handling money (like just school crisp money or library fines or something)? instead of saying that you hope to work for them ask them to keep your cv on file should a suitable post become available that you could apply for. they may not hold cvs on file tho and just rely on ads in local press (might be worth ringing first and checking) is it just Boots you want to work for? if you're after retail experience you might be luckier in a supermarket john lewis do a training course for ppl who want to go into retail (you have to get a job with them first obviously) but it's pretty good good luck

I would defintiely take out the part about not currently advrertising job vacancies, and the part about having no retail experience....stay positive in your letter. I also don't like the ever deal with a an unsatisfied customer part. I'd just say the patience and maturity necessary for customer service. I would also point out any experience you have handling money, or that would show your ability to handle cash transactions. You can add what type of an employee you think you will be too...are you hardworking, reliable, able to multi task? Try checking out the templetes below.

I find this letter a bit wordy and round about and providing info that may not be necessary - sorry to say that I think you need to simplify and is 'gap year' a regular term that employers would have to wrinkle up their forehead and wonder where u got it from - if so don't use phrases that cause employers stress

Don't focus on areas you fall short in. Instead of saying that you have no experience in retail instead point out experiences in life that would relate to retail. Maybe you helped friends/family on deciding which item to buy, etc.. Also, focus on building yourself up. Take anything and everything relating to the job and throw it in there. Not only do you need to be good with customers in retail but you need to be good with communication. Just remember to always build yourself up and never state your short-comings.

You said that you "have enclosed a copy of your CV"...why would you enclose the cover letter? You need to enclose a resume...I think your cover letter needs a lot of work to be honest...It's not very memorable and it doesn't catch the attention of the reader...