Cover Letter Introduction
Letter #1:
Dear Mr. Tran,
I am responding to your ad in the Thursday Tribune for a marketing director.
I have had eleven years of experience in marketing, and am currently employed as the marketing for OMD Marketing, a niche market specialist with 45 employees. I have had extensive experience in writing ad copy, a skill that you asked for in your advertisement. I am now in a position to take on greater responsibilities.
I have followed the growth of Intel Incorporated, and I would love being associated with such a fine organization.
Please review my enclosed resume. I will contact you next week for an appointment to discuss a position with Doe Incorporated.
Sincerely,
Letter #2:
Dear (name),
John Depp, our mutual associate, explained that you are interested in a Sales Executive to take Sunnyvale Food Service to new heights. I have enclosed my resume with the hope that we can meet to discuss my application for that position.
You will find that my performance at National Foods Incorporated contributed substantially to their millions of dollars in revenue. I would be just as dedicated to building your organisation’s sales.
Please note a few key items on my resume:
*(list key achievements)
Of course, what my resume cannot convey is my enthusiasm for food service sales and helping to build a company. The people I have listed as references will endorse me as honest and hard working.
May I please request an interview at your convenience to discuss how I can make a lasting contribution to Sunnyvale Food Service? I will contact you next week to schedule a time.
Sincerely,
Letter #3:
Dear (name):
RE: ACCOUNTANT POSITION LISTED IN THE DAILY SUN
Please accept my application for the accountant position that was advertised in this week’s Daily Sun.
As you will note in my enclosed resume, I have worked as the assistant accountant for H & R Block for the last two years. Before that, I attended Union City University and subsequently earned my CPA license.
I feel very qualified to fill your accountant position and would like to arrange an interview at your earliest convenience.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Letter #4:
Dear (name):
RE: FOLLOW-UP REQUEST FOR EMPLOYMENT AT MITCHAM RESOURCES
Thank you for taking time to talk with me on the telephone yesterday. I appreciated your answering my questions about positions in your company.
Per your request, I am forwarding you a copy of my resume. I think you will agree that I have many of the skills you are looking for. What a resume cannot express is the pride I take in my resourcefulness and being a creative problem solver. I also believe my experience at City West Water Corporation would make me a valuable member of the Mitcham Resources team.
I would like to schedule a meeting to speak with you in person about how my skills could benefit Mitcham Resources. I can be reached at 408-678-5678. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Letter #5:
Dear (name),
I am interested in the night security position advertised in the Herald Sun on March 19.
I have enclosed a resume outlining my background and showing my potential as an employee within your organization. My security background spans eight years and two positions: City Bank and City Correctional Facility. I am a graduate of Union City College, where I earned my (name) degree. You will see that my list of references includes (name prominent people).
I look forward to meeting you in an interview to discuss my qualifications and the position. I may be reached at 408-9055.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Letter #6:
Dear (name):
RE: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHIN PIXAR FILMS
I became acquainted with PIXAR Films while I was doing film editing for our mutual colleague, (name). With the hope that you will be interested in my skills and background, I have enclosed my resume.
I would appreciate meeting with you to discuss your company’s needs and potential employment opportunities. I believe my experience would be valuable to you.
I will call your office next week to request a mutually convenient time for an appointment. Or I can be reached at 415-5655.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Letter #7:
Thank you for faxing me the job description for the San Francisco City auditor position. I am enclosing a brief resume including reference to my experience in both business and city planning.
I have had significant experience with budgets at the state level and understand both state and federal regulations. I have good communication skills and can work well with the public. I believe I can make a significant contribution to the efficiency and security of the city’s financial dealings. I look forward to your response.
Letter #8:
I am applying for the technical writing position that your firm advertised in the local newspaper and have attached my resume. I have been writing for over 10 years in both contract and salaried positions in the computer industry. Writing is my love; words are my life. I look forward to an opportunity to meet with you to introduce myself and discuss my qualifications.
Letter #9:
I am submitting my resume to you for consideration for the position of Regional Operations Manager, as advertised on the Californian Employment Hotline. My experience on the Melbourne Tower crew has taught me the proper balance of respect and efficiency necessary for operating repair and cleaning equipment 55 or 70 stories above the earth. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss the leadership of your high-rise crew. I will follow up this letter with a telephone call within the week.
Letter #10:
I appreciated the time you spent on the phone with me earlier today discussing the opening for a zookeeper. Here is the copy of my resume that I agreed to send you.
I have always loved working with animals, and although my formal education does not entirely reflect this interest, I spent all my summers throughout high school and college working for veterinary surgeons. I worked for four years in an urban, small animal practice, and three years on a large dairy farm. I am eager and quick to learn and, once I have been shown what to do, can work without supervision.
Thank you again for agreeing to look at my resume. I look forward to meeting you.
Letter #11:
A friend who works at the Berkeley branch told me that you are seeking to fill the position of Consumer Loan Processing Manager. As my enclosed resume indicates, I have had considerable experience in processing a variety of consumer and real estate loans.
In my previous position, I processed and documented appraisals, titles, flood certifications and insurance after, of course, verifying each client’s income. I have been involved in numerous real estate and consumer loans, and often resolved credit issues that could have been potential deal breakers. In the process, I have developed substantial telephone and interpersonal skills and am now proficient in closing successful transactions with satisfied customers.
To stay current in my field, I have become proficient in using the Internet and email to process and send various loan-related transfers and attachments. Of necessity, I have developed a typing speed that exceeds 80 wpm. As would be expected, I have excellent PC skills and can operate Word and Excel. In the past year, I have also created several motivational Power Point Presentations for our team members.
My current expertise and future potential should help me stand out as the candidate who could most adequately fill the position that is now open in your loan department. I am confident that I can be a valuable asset to Wells Fargo Bank Corporation as the Consumer Loan Processing Manager.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications and experience. If agreeable to you, have your secretary call me at 408-587-5555 and we can set up an interview at your earliest convenience.
Letter #12:
I am writing in response to last Sunday’s ad for the Regional Sales Manager position in your Account Development Group. As this position involves increasing your classified ad clientele by improving sales presentations, I believe that I am the “dynamic person” with the “recent experience” you are looking for.
As a Sales Associate for a modest newspaper organization in Austin, I developed and maintained client relationships for five successful years. During that time, the newspaper enjoyed a large volume of repeat business involving accounts of all sizes. In this position I was able to develop excellent sales presentation skills, and found the challenge of winning the trust and business of new clients an especially rewarding experience.
More recently, as Assistant Sales Manager in a somewhat larger organization, I helped to bolster the low profit margin by streamlining and updating the company’s sales presentations. After they implemented an employee development seminar based on my guidelines, account sales increased substantially, leading to a new customer increase of 23%. In the following fiscal year, this new clientele generated more than $190,000 in additional revenue.
I believe my ample experience, innovative ideas, and effective interpersonal skills would make me a desirable addition to the Newspaper Services Company. I would welcome the opportunity to help Newspaper Services Company achieve its full potential.
I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with you in person concerning the advertised position. I am available for an interview any weekday morning. If you are agreeable, please have your secretary call me and we can set up an appointment. I have enclosed my current resume and will be happy to supply you with two letters of recommendation as well.
Letter #13:
My friend, Jane Seymour, who is a teller in your Fremont branch, told me that you are looking for a Consumer Loan Processing Specialist. As my enclosed resume shows, I have had considerable experience in processing real estate and consumer loans.
At my previous employers, I have requested and handled all aspects of processing and documenting appraisals, titles, flood certifications and insurance as well as verifying income. With my well-developed human relations and communications abilities, I have successfully processed many real estate and consumer loans and successfully resolved loan problems. My customer service and detail orientation skills will help me at Wells Fargo Bank Corporation to meet your customer’s needs.
In addition, my typing speed is over 60 wpm with 99% accuracy. I have excellent PC skills and can operate Word and Excel.
I would like to talk with you about my loan processing experiences and describe how I can assist Wells Fargo Bank Corporation with their consumer and real estate loans.
Please call me at 655-5895 so we can plan a time to talk about the position. Jane, my friend, recommended that I call in a few days if I have not heard from you.
Letter #14:
The purpose of my letter is to let you know of my strong interest in the Project Manager position which you advertised in the San Jose Mercury News on Sunday.
As you can see on my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications closely match the requirements for the position. I feel my outstanding work experience and excellent educational credentials qualify me for the position. At a previous employer, I accomplished the following:
* Created, developed and implemented a new project tracking system which reduced work load by 23% saving more than $145,000 in operating expenses.
* Reduced expenses by $278,000 in six months by modifying the manufacturing process which also significantly improved employee productivity.
Five years ago, I received my MBA from Duke University, Magna Cum Laude with a 3.96/4.0 GPA. I was recognized as being first in the graduating class.
I would very much appreciate talking with you about how I can assist you in improving your operations and reducing operational expenses. I will call you in a few days to follow-up and answer any questions you may have.
Letter #15:
I would like to be considered for the Senior Treasury Analyst position that you are advertising in the Fremont Herald. If you look over my enclosed resume, you will see that I have earned an MBA as well as a CPA. I believe this training, coupled with 12 years of experience in accounting and finance, fully qualifies me to fill this position.
I have worked in several large banking organizations where I have conducted various independent financial analysis projects. I am proficient in using GAAP and Excel, and have developed excellent organizational skills as well. For example, in my last position I modified several procedures, which significantly reduced the analysis time previously spent on company projects. Within eight months, this enabled my employer to save over $210,000 in operating expenses. I was subsequently named “Employee of the Year”and received a $4,000 bonus check at the annual banquet.
I would like to discuss my qualifications with you in person because I believe I can assist Wells Fargo Bank in reaching its analysis objectives. I will call next week to see if I can set up an interview with you at that time.
Letter #16:
I saw your ad for an experienced sewing machine operator in the Melbourne Times and would like to be considered for this position.
I have enjoyed sewing for family and friends for many years. Three years ago, I entered the workforce and joined the sewing team at Samsonite Luggage Company. My experience on the Juki Industrial machine includes sewing all sizes of luggage together, vinyl as well as canvas.
I have also gained experience sewing vinyl and leather upholstery. Last year, my employer received an order from a furniture manufacturing company that provided us with a lot of upholstery work for several months. Unfortunately, the company is now sending a lot of their work to India because of increasing labor costs here and I need to look for a new job.
My employer has also used some of my ideas and designs. For example, I recommended that the sewing process at Samsonite Luggage Company be slightly modified. By sewing the inside flaps first and changing the order of how the bag’s components are attached to each other, the company was able to streamline the luggage manufacturing process. Because of this change, the company’s productivity rate increased by 16% and I earned the “Outstanding Employee Award,” which included a bonus check for $8900.
I believe that I am well-qualified to be a sewing machine operator at Samsonite Luggage Company. Please look over my enclosed resume for more details. My phone number is 650-8785. I will call your office in a few days to see if I can set up an interview with you at that time.