What Key points should I use when I write a letter of intent to submit w/ my resume for a job?

Answer 1

As little as possible. The resume is where the details should go.

Dear ----------
I am submitting my resume in response to a discussion I had with a mutual friend who indicated that my background may interest you.
As you see, I have been employed for the past 4 years as a utility auditor. I have heard that there is an opportunity to grow in your company, and I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss your needs and my qualifications with you.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Then follow up in a few days with a phone call.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Well work from the list of job requirements they have given you and try to tie previous experience you have had to the requirements listed, for example my first major job was as a grill chef at a golf course, now it wasn't a great job for lots of the experiences you might need to work in retail, like customer service, but I was able to say one thing: I could handle pressure, there was something about cooking 200 steaks within an hour to a crowd of hungry men that makes you immune to it. When I would work in retail other people would be freaking out at the long lines I would be "whatever" what's a dozen people in a lineup, try a hundred baby!

So don't be afraid to cross disciplines if the experience can apply, and always seem positive and optimistic, thank them for their time. Basically take the time to research the company and show you have an interest in their business, there is nothing worse than handing in generic cover letters with "to whom it may concern" which show you didn't even try to figure out who was in charge of hiring.