covering letter?

Question

i am looking for a job, when sending my CV by post or email, i should write a covering letter, could anyone give me an idea about how to write it??? thnx a million!!

Answer 1

I'm not sure if this will be of any help but heres a structure I found online:

Here is a possible structure for a covering letter:
First Paragraph

* State the job you’re applying for.
* Where you found out about it.
* When you're available to start work (& end if it's a placement)

Second Paragraph

* Why you're interested in that type of work
* Why the company attracts you (if it's a small company say you prefer to work for a small friendly organisation!)

Third Paragraph

* Summarise your strengths and how they might be an advantage to the organisation.
* Relate your skills to the job.

Answer 2

Here is an example, you can use it if you customize it to yourself.



Ms. Jane Doe
1 Clover Lane
Bay Breeze, FL 40501


May 30, 2007


Dear Mr. Jones

I read the job description for the position of Deputy Township Clerk with great interest. Please consider my qualifications. I feel my resume will show that I possess the necessary experience and skills to fill this position.
Although my resume states that I am a senior in college, I am not of traditional student age. I have owned a home in Bay Breeze for seventeen years and raised my children to adulthood here.
I am confident that I have the writing, communication, customer service and software skills required and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,



Jane Doe

Answer 3

mine's pasted below (it is justified in word and looks a LOT better):


Matthew Paver
[insert address here]

Tel: [insert]
Mob: [insert]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Wednesday, 30 May 2007


Greencore Grocery
Barlby Road
Selby
YO8 5BJ


Dear Sir/Madam,


Ref: Graduate Business Process Development

I am very interested in the Business Process Development position within the Greencore Group. I can offer the Greencore Group a variety of skills and knowledge to match the business requirements, and add value to the operations. The Greencore Group values high quality work in its core business functions and offers responsibility early on, which I view as a chance to build a successful career within the company and contribute to the developments.

To provide you with an overview of the skills, training, personal qualities and experience that I can offer the Greencore Group I have attached my competency based CV. I have relevant experience working as IT Coordinator at Shelborn Ltd which involved a complete business process analysis, technology consulting and project management. Within the business process analysis I created project management documents to document the process and manage the project, management my time effectively with plans, supported director level staff and trained users on new processes. My past professional, personal and academic experiences have given me a solid commitment to fields of process re-engineering, ICT and project management.

To build on my achievements and facilitate the responsible position, I have recently completed a BSc (Hons) Computing Degree and am currently completing an MSc Management Masters and 3 AS Levels. As a result, I can offer the Greencore Group a combination of practical experience and up to date business and technological knowledge.

I hope you will be able to consider my application. You may contact me at anytime to discuss my details and possible positions.


Yours sincerely,



Matthew Paver

Answer 4

Keep it brief and efficient, i.e.,

Dear Sir/Madam (or the name if you have it).

I am writing in response to your advertisement for a .... (job position) and enclose my application herewith. I hope to hear from you in respect of my application in the near future.

Yours faithfully (or sincerely if you have the name).


Your Name.

Answer 5

Hi try this link
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