Thursday, June 28, 2012

Sales Cover Letter Example

Sales Cover Letter Example
Employer's Name
Company
Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Salutation LastName,

A successful consultative sales person has the ability to develop and nurture long-term relationships. My success in this area is well documented. My customers will tell you I am efficient and organized; a helpful people person with superior follow-through; and excellent at building rapport and fostering mutually beneficial relationships. My supervisors look at the bottom line and acknowledge my overall contributions to the company.

Although my enclosed resume is practical in nature, it cannot convey the full level of my eagerness to undertake new challenges. I would like to continue my successful growth in the field of pharmaceutical sales. You will find that I am a rapid learner with a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm in all my endeavors.

I know I will make a positive contribution to [Company Name], and look forward to discussing my capabilities in more detail. I am available for a personal interview at your convenience. I know you are busy, and have many applications to review, so please let me know if you wish to further discuss your requirements and my ability to meet them. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Nanny Cover Letter Example

Nanny Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr. Wyle,

Please accept my enthusiastic application for the position of summer nanny for your two children, Tara and Taylor. As soon as I saw your advertisement on Nannies4hire.com, I knew I was the perfect candidate for the position. I believe my experience working with elementary school children, my tutoring background, and my knowledge of arts and crafts would make me an excellent nanny for your daughters.

You state in your advertisement that your children are in first and third grade. I have extensive experience with working with children around these ages. As a camp counselor for two summers, I worked primarily with groups of seven-year-olds. I have a strong understanding of the general abilities and interests of children at this age. I also lead weekly arts and crafts lessons for children between the ages of five and twelve. I therefore know what sorts of games and activities would be most appropriate for your children.

You also explain that you want a nanny who will provide some academic instruction for your children. As a tutor for two years, I have a background in teaching information to younger students. I have tutored Spanish in the past, but would love the opportunity to teach your children in any subject you desire.

Finally, I have a strong interest in arts and crafts, and would love to design crafts to create with Tara and Taylor. As a volunteer at a daycare center, the Vice President of my high school’s arts and crafts club, and a camp counselor, I have designed over thirty crafts and led dozens of lessons on how to create these crafts. Many of these activities would be perfect for your children, and would provide them with stimulating entertainment for hours over the summer. ,p>My passion for working with children, my tutoring experience, and my love of arts and crafts would make me an excellent nanny for your two children. I have enclosed my resume, and will call within the next week to see if we might arrange a time to speak together. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Isabelle Thatcher
105 Belleview Ave.
Chicopee, MA 01013
c: 413-323-1133
e: isthatcher@email.com

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Lifeguard Resume Example

Lifeguard Resume Example

Reece Reagan
225 Eastman Street
Middletown, NJ 07748
Home: 732-252-0255 Cell: 123-555-6876
rreagan@email.net

Education

Longwood High School, Middletown, NJ, May 2012
Overall GPA: 3.67
Honors each semester

Experience
Senior Member
Longwood High School Honors Society, Middletown, NJ
Jan. 2010 – present

- Organize biweekly reading circle with members of local senior citizen center
- Sell baked goods to faculty and students for annual Honors Society fundraiser

Volunteer
East Middletown Afterschool Program, Middletown, NJ
Fall 2009 – Present

- Design and instruct a weekly arts and crafts activity for children ages 8-12
- Organize athletic activities including basketball and softball tournaments for children ages 8-15
- Greet parents at the end of each day, discussing children’s behavior and accomplishments

Team Captain

Longwood High School Water Polo Team, Middletown, NJ
Spring 2009 – present

- Lead warm-ups and practice games during annual tryouts
- Organize monthly clinic for players to improve specific skills

Other Experience

- Saxophone Player, Longwood High School Wind Ensemble, Fall 2008 – Present
- Teammate, Longwood High School Lacrosse Team, Spring 2009 – Spring 2010
Certifications
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, December 2011
- First Aid Certification, September 2011
- CPR with AED Certification, September 2011

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Cover Letter Sample for Legal Job Seekers

Cover Letter Sample for Legal Job Seekers
Your name

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Phone Number

E-Mail Address

Date

Employer Name
Title

Organization/Law Firm Name

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear [Insert Name of Hiring Manager]:

Opening paragraph - State the position for which you are applying and how you learned of the job opening. You should also mention the name of any person who referred you to this employer or any mutual acquaintances, if applicable. Try to craft your opening in a compelling manner that will encourage the reader to read further. For example, “As an award-winning paralegal with 20 years of personal injury experience, I am writing in response to the position of litigation paralegal advertised in the Main Street Legal Journal.”

Second and third paragraphs - Explain how your skills, education and experience match the requirements of the position and highlight any relevant awards and accomplishments. Break up dense text with bullets or short paragraphs to promote readability. Don’t regurgitate the content of your resume. Instead, show how your background, skills, experience and past achievements make you the perfect candidate for the job. Support your statements with evidence, using examples of accomplishments and quantifiable results. For example, instead of merely asserting that you are a skilled writer, mention that you won the two legal writing competitions and have published over 100 articles. Instead of stating that you contributed to the company’s bottom line, note that you implemented new software that saved the legal department over a million dollars.

Closing paragraph - Thank the organization for considering your application and mention any enclosures or attachments to your cover letter such as a resume or writing samples. Restate your interest in the law firm or organization and request a meeting or interview. Indicate how and when you will follow up on your cover letter.

Respectfully yours,

Your signature

Enclosure(s)

Cover Letter Example - Higher Education / Communications

Cover Letter Example - Higher Education / Communications
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Contact Person
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Contact Person:

As an experienced communications professional, I'm very interested in the position of Associate Vice President of University Campaign Communications at the University of North Florida.

I have a proven track record in almost all of the competencies you're seeking, especially in strategically communicating institutional priorities. Here are a few highlights:

    Twelve years experience developing and implementing internal and external communications for ABCD Energy/Electric and ABCD Croporation.
    Handling a wide range of creative services, collaborating with and supervising creative services staff and vendors to produce marketing and other print communications, as well online communications and video projects.
    Exceptional writing and editing skills honed over the past 13 years in public relations and corporate communications; from press releases to newsletters to video scripts to web sites and intranet publications.
    Providing communications counsel and expertise to executives and managers for issues management, benefits communications and employee relations.

    As a recent transplant to Miami, I still own a home in Tampa and would love to put my skills to work back in Tampa.

    Please let me know if I can answer any questions or provide any work samples.

    Sincerely,

    Your Name

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - General

Sample Cover Letter - General
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

I am writing in reply to the classified ad seeking to fill the position of Graduate Student Advisor for the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree program.

I have been awarded the degree of Master of Arts from XXXX so I understand the need for academic advisement and program planning in a nontraditional higher education environment. I have also experienced, first-hand, the comforting effect of being able to contact an adviser who genuinely cares for the success of students.

During my career as an electrician I was elected Chairman of the Executive Board which sat as the union’s representatives to the apprenticeship advisory board. In this capacity I was able to be an effective advisor to apprentices who were experiencing scholastic problems which threatened their future in the industry; especially to older apprentices who were seeking a career change and had problems adjusting to the obligations of work, school and family life.

I believe my educational background in nontraditional post-graduate education and my work related duties of counseling and advising students enrolled in learning programs qualifies me for consideration for the position of Graduate Student Advisor. I look forward to discussing how my skills can be of value to XXX as it prepares to move into the new millennium.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Cover Letter Example - Entry Level Marketing

Cover Letter Example - Entry Level Marketing
Your Contact Information
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email

Employer Contact Information

Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Date

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName,

I am very interested in this position with ABC Marketing Group, and believe that my education and employment background are appropriate for the position.

During my tenure at XYZ College, I have noticed my growing interest in marketing and public relations. Last summer, I interned at the national Sculpture Society in New York City. My position entailed me to develop web pages and slideshows publicizing the success of the society's artists. I was able to utilize my web authoring skills to assist the organization in their goal to promote sculpture.

As an assistant at career services, I am responsible for updating information on alumni, career advisors and companies who publicize internships with our office. This involves heavy calling during my shifts at the office. In addition to calling, I also email clientele. This calls for me to employ interpersonal skills to communicate with clients effectively. The office also gives me the responsibility of publicizing events via Facebook.

In my current position as Apple Campus Representative for XYZ College, my primary goal is to promote and educate current and potential patrons. I do various promotion campaigns such as putting posters up, maintaining a webpage and Facebook page. I hold weekly workshops and or demo tables, promoting Apple and assisting patrons on a face-to-face basis.

I believe that my experiences in marketing and interpersonal skills make me a prime candidate for this position. I am a diligent worker, and passionate about my work. I will be valuable asset to your company and use this as a opportunity to grow and further the development of my marketing skill set.

Thank you very much for considering my application for candidacy. I will follow up within a week to confirm that all of my materials were received and hopefully set up an interview time.

Best Regards,

Your Name

Friday, June 22, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - Entry Level Finance Position

Sample Cover Letter - Entry Level Finance Position

Your Contact Information
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email

Employer Contact Information

Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Date

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName,

I am very interested in the entry-level position that is available at ABC Investment Partners. I recently graduated from XYZ University College and am actively seeking employment with firms in the San Francisco area. My courses in investments, finance and business have given me a solid base upon which I plan to build to build my career.

During my college internships, I dealt with a variety of budgets and conducted market research while handling numerous administrative duties. The experience allowed me to learn important skills and to develop the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive environment.

I have enclosed my resume for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration.

It would be a pleasure to interview with you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Sample Cover Letter for Alternative Education

Sample Cover Letter for Alternative Education

FirstName LastName
87 Washington Street
Smithfield, CA 08055
555-555-5555 (h)
123-123-1234 (c)
email

Date

Mr. John Doe
Smithfield Elementary School
Main Street
Smithfield, CA 08055

Dear Mr. Doe,

Thank you for taking the time to review my resume. I am applying for the Prevention Educator position because I am looking to use my degree in Elementary Education, in combination with my Concentration in Sociology, in an alternative way to a traditional teaching position.

I have had the opportunities to work with children and adults of all ages and abilities while I was student teaching for XXX College, substitute teaching in local districts, working as a Museum Educator, and as the assistant trainer at a local riding stable. I am seeking a career that will allow me to continue working with people in many different ways. I hope you will find that I am qualified for the position you are trying to fill.

If I can provide you with any further information on my background and qualifications, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at XXX-XXX-XXXX or via email at xxxx@cacap.rr.com.

Again, I appreciate you taking the time to review my resume.

Sincerely,

Signature

FirstName LastName

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Cover Letter Sample for Teaching / Education

Cover Letter Sample for Teaching / Education

FirstName LastName
87 Washington Street
Smithfield, CA 08055
555-555-5555 (h)
123-123-1234 (c)
email

Date

Mr. John Doe
Smithfield Elementary School
Main Street
Smithfield, CA 08055

Dear Mr. Doe,

I am interested in applying for a teaching position, on the elementary level, in your school district. As a 200X graduate of XXX College, I have student teaching experience on the third and sixth grade level, in both suburban and urban school districts.

At the present time I am teaching “at risk” preschool children. This position enables me to provide these students with a “head start” in mastering basic skills. I am challenged to be creative, nurturing and most of all, patient.

In my junior year at XXX College, a passion for, and knowledge of horses created an opportunity for me work for the Racing Museum. This position allowed me to teach every fourth grade class in the local school system. I coordinated field trips with classroom instruction.

It is my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent teacher who will make a positive contribution to your school district. I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Signature

FirstName LastName

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Cover Letter Example - Editorial Position

Cover Letter Example - Editorial Position
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Hiring Manager,

I'm writing to express my interest in the Editorial Manager position at ABCD Company advertised on CraigsList.

My unique combination of technical expertise, creative abilities, and experience managing both writers and projects, makes me an ideal person to help your editorial team thrive.

I have developed and implemented editorial standards for both style and quality that are used by writing and editorial teams. In addition, I have worked closely with other departments including marketing, sales, and technology. Experience has taught me how to build strong relationships with all departments at an organization. I have the ability to work within a team as well as cross-team.

If I can provide you with any further information on my background and qualifications, please let me know.

I can be reached anytime via email (name.name@gmail.com) or cell phone, 555-555-5555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

FirstName LastName

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Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Cover Letter Example - eCommerce Technology

Cover Letter Example - eCommerce Technology

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email
Contact Person
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Contact Person:

Please consider my resume for the position of Associate Vice President, eCommerce Technology.

I am currently employed at ABCD Company as the Development Manager of Website Enterprises, a position with scope and responsibilities similar to the position you have advertised. In my tenure at ABCD, I have worked to implement a number of strategic eCommerce initiatives.

One of my primary responsibilities is the development and management of corporate strategic eCommerce technology. This key experience will benefit your organization in three key ways:

    I have experience developing long range operating plans in support of varied strategic and tactical business objectives.
    I have expertise on the particular requirements of building a business in this industry.
    I have a demonstrated ability to work collegially with executive leaders across business units and lines of business.

Of equal importance to the position you've advertised, I have focused on developing best practices and core competencies for company eCommerce initiatives.

These are just a few examples of my accomplishments at ABCD. I hope that you will find that this brief view, in combination with the attached resume, describe an eCommerce professional with the experience and skills to meet or exceed the requirements of the position of Associate Vice President, eCommerce Technology.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Monday, June 18, 2012

Cover Letter Example - Development - Museum

Cover Letter Example - Development - Museum
Your Contact Information
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email

Employer Contact Information

Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Date

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName

I am submitting my resume for your consideration with regard to future openings within the development department of The Science Museum.

My past experiences have prepared me well for a variety of development and administrative duties. As a Supervisor for my university's Annual Fund, I maintain and report on a broad spectrum of donor-related information for over 100,000 alumni. This necessitates my familiarity with a diverse staff of both students and administrators, and an awareness of new and continuing initiatives. Additionally, as an intern at a premier clinic for science research, I developed databases for a vast number of patient records, which required self-initiation and excellent time-management.

Furthermore, as a Residential Advisor I facilitate the planning and implementation of dozens of events in a variety of settings for 700 residents. More over, my degree in the Biology emphasizes attention to detail, problem solving, written and oral skills, and information analysis. These abilities would greatly add to my effectiveness as a member of a development team.

I am drawn to The Science Museum because I am committed to working in a field that promotes civic education, demonstrated by my past volunteerism and employment in university development. Combined with my background in the sciences, I admire the contribution that The Science Museum makes to scientific exploration, and I would be honored to be a part of the development department.

My salary requirements are negotiable. I am looking forward to learning more about employment opportunities, and can be reached via email at Joe_Applicant@school.edu or by telephone at 555-555-5555.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Sunday, June 17, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - Customer Service

Sample Cover Letter - Customer Service

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Dear Hiring Manager,

In today's customer service oriented society, timely, friendly, proactive service is sought to enhance future business growth. Customer loyalty is always impacted when you employ the right right service professional to represent you when assisting your valued customers.

My long term experience in the service industry has taught me how to meet and exceed each customer's expectations with service that sells. I have assisted all types of customers in all types of settings. I realize that acquiring and maintaining loyal repeat business as well as spreading the word of your business through these loyal patrons is of the utmost importance in every company. Positioning a company for better exposure and greater marketability is a task that I have performed with success many times.

I am an excellent trainer who achieves ongoing success with her teams by building morale, maintaining teams' self-confidence and training them to build the sale by improving their people skills.

It would be a pleasure to interview with you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Very Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Friday, June 15, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - Consultant - Graduate Student

Sample Cover Letter - Consultant - Graduate Student

Your Contact Information
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
Email

Employer Contact Information

Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Date

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName

I am a second-year Smith Business School student interested in interviewing for a full-time Consultant position with The ABC Consulting Group. I believe that The ABC Consulting Group has the ideal culture in which to pursue my goal of becoming a strategic business leader and thinker.

My professional experience and Smith Business School education prepare me to be successful at The ABC Consulting Group. Leading a high-level project to develop a China entry and growth strategy in the "new media" industry for Television Networks Asia gave me invaluable global strategy experience. Furthermore, interviewing senior executives and entrepreneurs of top media and technology companies gave me the unique opportunity to engage in high level business discussions with leaders of industry. While at DEF Consulting as a consultant, managing global information security projects gave me experience in the consultative and client service approach. As a joint-degree student (MBA/MA International Studies), I have the flexibility in both language and culture to operate successfully in many different contexts. Finally, as a musician and producer of my own record, I have developed the capacity to think creatively and entrepreneurially.

I firmly believe that I will be a good fit in The ABC Consulting Group's collaborative, entrepreneurial, and intellectual culture. I am excited at the prospect of working for The ABC Consulting Group upon graduation and have enclosed my resume for your review. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Construction Management Cover Letter Example

Construction Management Cover Letter Example


Employer's Name
Company
Address
City, State, Zip

Dear Salutation LastName,

From the first day I began managing multi-million dollar custom home construction projects, I have consistently realized my objective of bringing every single project in on time and under budget. However, I have never believed that meeting those criteria alone was good enough. If you agree that well-managed projects should exceed customers' expectations in terms of quality and service, we should talk.

To help you learn more about my track record, I have enclosed my résumé. While it illustrates my experience and training, what it cannot communicate is my dedication to my craft. My professional creed includes:

    Pride in the quality of my work, and a willingness to personally perform even the most menial tasks to remove project obstacles and get the job done.
    Ability to envision how specific parts of the house should look and flow, and communicate those ideas to architects, designers, and upper management, always with positive results.
    Expertise in blueprint assessment and collaborating with architects throughout the course of a job to point out oversights that would unnecessarily consume the client's time and money.
    Skilled in building lasting relationships with homeowners, who frequently request project advice. Willing to provide this advice at no charge in the interest of customer goodwill when necessary.
    Excellent skills in guiding, motivating, training and mentoring other carpenters.

Based on my experience and strong commitment to my craft, I know I will add significant value to your team. I look forward to discussing my capabilities in more detail, and am available for a personal interview at your convenience. I know you are busy, and have many applications to review, so please let me know if you wish to further discuss your requirements and my ability to meet them. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Cover Letter Sample Marketing / Writing

Cover Letter Sample Marketing / Writing
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear HR Manager:

The job listing, posted on WriteJobs.com, for a Production Editor-Proofreader caught my attention. I am confident my experience fulfilling directives of marketing projects, history of interacting with individuals of all capacities, and ability to produce high-quality written materials on a timely basis could provide much value and benefit to your Sales Intelligence team. I would like to meet with you, face-to-face, and further substantiate my claims.

Understanding how valuable an education is, I am currently working toward earning my bachelor degree in English-Professional Writing. Last year I completed an associate degree program in business administration, graduating with honors - a 3.75 GPA. My current GPA stands at 4.0. Since my education is online, grades are based on written communications. During the past year and a half, I have produced close to 100 projects, including essays, reports, proposals, letters, emails, charts, graphs, tables, discussion board postings, and PowerPoint presentations, all with exceptional results. Even though this degree was in business, and not my intended major, it provided me writing abilities far beyond what I started out with. By no means am I trying to minimize the business coursework, as it was indisputably irreplaceable.

I've put emphasis on my education because I believe it is one of my foremost assets, combined with other factors. Had I earned a degree straight out of high school, it wouldn't bear a fraction of the relevance it does today. The knowledge I've learned is present-day information, and skills acquired are from the most current sources, using the latest technology. It is all applicable to the world we live in today. What makes me unique and better equipped to provide Management with a valuable contribution is while many individuals hold current degrees, they may lack real-life, professional experience. I have practical skills and appreciable experience in the business world along with a current education. I can be a much greater asset to you because of it.

If you would please take a look at my attached resume, you'll see listed some accomplishments and aptitudes I've acquired throughout the years. In essence your job listing seeks someone "with a sharp eye for detail to help facilitate the production flow of client deliverables." My extensive experience with print media began to sharpen my eye, by proofreading countless materials prior to going on press. The 3+ years spent in the insurance field added to my eye's sharpness. I analyzed, reviewed and processed group insurance documents and applications, making sure all components were present, and completed with 100% to comply with insurance regulations and laws. No allowance was made for errors. With over 10 year's history working with promotional projects, my primary responsibility, in all cases was to "facilitate the production flow of client deliverables." The objective was simple - to satisfy the client. It was my job to figure out how.

My background has afforded me many "intangible" qualifications one can't learn from a book. Qualities such as resourcefulness, insight, adaptability, pride, and common sense are just a few; protocol including integrity, accountability, appropriateness, and a strong, honest work ethic make me a cut above the rest! I ask for a few minutes of your time, so we can further explore the contribution I could bring to Management. Please contact me at abcd@yahoo.com or 312-550-1111 to arrange a time. I look forward to hearing from you and appreciate the opportunity to apply and be considered for this position.

Sincerely,

FirstName LastName

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Sample Cover Letter for a Communications Position

Sample Cover Letter for a Communications Position
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Contact Name
Title
Organization Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Contact Person:

I am writing to indicate my interest in the position of Assistant Director of Campaign Communications. I'm a passionate supporter of our current campaign, and a fully-engaged member of the College community. For many years, I've had a long and happy affiliation with this College, as employee, parent (Marie '01), student, and Alumni Board member. My current position as Administrative Coordinator in the English Department has allowed close collaboration with my Chair, student majors, and 40-plus faculty, as well as many different offices and departments. It's been a joy to work in the English Department, though, as I near completion of my masters degree, I'm eager to use my talents in greater contribution to the College.

The position of Director of Campaign Communications provides a wonderful opportunity for the College to engage one of its most enthusiastic community members in promotion of its important message. It is a position where my interpersonal and organizational skills, and experience with so many college constituencies, could be put to very productive and successful use.

Speaking to position qualifications, concentrations in literature and writing in both my undergraduate and graduate programs here have allowed me to become a skilled writer. I prefer to work in a tempest of activity and embrace challenges where solutions and problem-solving are necessary. Technology is becoming a vital component in the day-to-day operations of most offices, and I look forward to incorporating the technologies I've used in the past, and I am very excited to work with new systems. Organization is vital when balancing multiple projects and demands, and the ability to organize well has made my experience in the English Department much more rewarding.

Perhaps the greatest asset I offer is the ability to work with many personalities and groups of people, and I realize just how valuable that is when working with College constituencies, on committees, and in my work with our Alumni Board. I can think of no better way to honor the riches of my education and work history than sharing the important message of this campaign.

I appreciate your considering my application. Please review the attached resume. I look forward to hearing from you.

Signature

FirstName LastName

Monday, June 11, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - Business / Referral

Sample Cover Letter - Business / Referral
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Contact Name
Title
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. LastName:

Please accept the attached resume for the position of Technical Business Analyst as recently advertised on Monster.com. I've had the pleasure to review CompanyName's web site, and to speak with Jane Doe, a colleague at CompanyName, and am very enthusiastic about the position advertised. I believe that my combination of technical skills, consulting experience, and business sensibilities would serve CompanyName well in this position.

My foundation is as a developer, in multiple languages, on many platforms. If the situation requires getting code done, I deliver high quality, clean, working code, quickly and correctly. I'm comfortable with structured code, databases, OO programming, and "specialty" languages such as might be found in workflow or business rules systems. I have every confidence that to the extent the position requires actual coding, I can sling code with the best.

To the extent that the position requires analysis of business rules and processes, I have specific experience in two main areas that are closely related. On the analysis side, I was the Product Manager for a large system. In that capacity I was responsible for extracting functional requirements from end users, customers, marketing, etc., and translating those requirements into detailed requirements. On the business rules side, as the Product Architect for a suite of enterprise systems I led the requirements definition and vendor and partner review for a collaboration system that included a business rules engine component. While I was not involved as a developer in these systems, I am quite familiar with this class of products and the salient features that define their value.

On a more general level, I believe I bring the broad "soft" skills you can have confidence in with a candidate that will represent CompanyName to your customers. I trust you would find me to be well-spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person on whom your customers will rely. I also have a wide breadth of experience of the type that gives you the versatility to place me in a number of contexts with confidence that the level of excellence you expect will be met. In most situations technical decisions must be made within the context of larger business constraints. Throughout my career I have strived to keep business issues in the forefront, be it as a developer implementing a test framework to capture defects as early as possible, or as the Product Manager for an enterprise system, allocating resources and prioritizing enhancements to meet strategic objectives. Focusing on business imperatives is a core value of mine, one that I bring to every project on which I work.

I greatly appreciate you taking the time to review my credentials and experience. CompanyNames' blend of Business Strategy, Market Analysis, and Information Technology is very exciting. I hope that you'll find my experience, interests, and character intriguing enough to warrant a face-to-face meeting, as I am confident that I could provide value to you and your customers as a member of your team.

Sincerely,

FirstName LastName

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - Assistant

Sample Cover Letter - Assistant
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Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:

I am interested in the assistant position advertised in XXX. I am currently employed as Legislative Director for Assemblywoman XXXX, Chairperson of the NYS Assembly XXX. I accepted this position because of the emphasis on the writing and research skills which are applicable to your requirements for an author’s assistant. My experience in the NYS Assembly has afforded me the opportunity to become familiar with the consolidated and unconsolidated laws of the State of New York. I also have extensive experience in legal and policy research.

In my position as Legislative Director for Ms. XXX, I prepare her personal legislation which deals with issues relative to her position as Senior Member of the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on XXXX. In as much as she is Chairperson of the XXX Committee I am, of course, heavily involved in the current welfare and medicaid reform movement.

In response to your search for a part-time assistant, I believe my experience in the Legislature, and my research and writing skills qualify me for consideration. If you would like, I can provide with current samples with my work.

To further acquaint you with the specifics of my background I am enclosing my resume. I hope you will consider me for this position. I look forward to meeting with you and discussing my qualifications in more detail.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Friday, June 8, 2012

Sample Cover Letter for an Arts Position

Sample Cover Letter for an Arts Position

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name,

The description you posted for a studio assistant parallels my interests and qualifications perfectly.

With my background in art and psychology, I am confident that I would make a very successful and creative studio assistant. Having worked for the non-profit organization CountyArts, I have been exposed to a number of aspects of the art world. My experience as artist assistant at the Museum of Art demonstrates my capability of working with others through the creative process of production while meeting the challenges presented to me. Also, my education in psychology has allowed me to learn the nuances of people and has provided me with good investigative and analytical skills that will suit your needs for customer assistance.

I would appreciate the opportunity to make a substantial contribution by exploring the business of applied art through your design firm. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my candidacy and will call next week to see if we might arrange a time to speak. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Signature

FirstName LastName

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Sample Cover Letter - Administrative Coordinator

Sample Cover Letter - Administrative Coordinator

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Date

Name
Job Title
Company
Street
City, State Zip

To whom it may concern:

As my resume indicates, I have roughly eight (8) years of professional experience in an administrative capacity. I have worked as an assistant either to a department, single individual or multiple individuals in separate departments. I am sure you are aware of the flexibility, focus and diplomacy such positions require. I want to bring the knowledge and insight gained through these various experiences to the Office of the Registrar at GA University.

I have much to offer in the way of diversity of experience and profession in that I have worked in three (3) major industries in the United States: staffing, law, and currently, education. Within these industries I have had the opportunity to learn human resource policies, procedures and the protocol necessary to enforce them ethically and without liability. From my work in a law office I have sharpened my organizational skills, attention to detail and my ability to work with speed and accuracy.

In my past and current positions at GA University I have gained experience in research, writing reports, designing high impact Power Point presentations, administrating grants, and much more. Combine all of this experience with my natural talents (writing, aesthetics, analytical problem solving, logistical planning, and research) and with my work ethic you have a well-rounded candidate you will be proud to have on your staff.

Finally, in all the previous positions I have held, I have approached them as opportunities for career advancement and discovery. I will bring the same entrepreneurial spirit and value added vision to your office.

It is my sincere hope that we will meet for an interview to discuss any questions you may have and a future for me at the Office of the Registrar at GA University. Of course, feel free to call (555-555-5555) or e-mail (youremailaddress.com) me to schedule an interview.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and best regards.

Very truly yours,

Salimah S. Major

Monday, June 4, 2012

Sample Cover Letter Administration / Business

Sample Cover Letter Administration / Business

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Cell Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Dear Hiring Manager,

I was excited to read about the Administrative Assistant job opening at XYZ company. I have several years of experience in a variety of fields including insurance and finance.

In addition to my extensive office experience, I have strong communication, customer service, and administrative skills. My broad background makes me an excellent candidate for this position.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you to arrange an interview.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Typed Name

Saturday, June 2, 2012

Cover Letter Example - Academic Advisor

Cover Letter Example - Academic Advisor

Sample Cover Letter - Academic Advisor Position

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email

Hiring Manager Name
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code

Re: Position No. C188-200276

Dear Ms. Hiring Manager:

I read with interest your posting for an Academic Advisor in the Student Academic Success Center at Columbia State Community College. I know that this is the correct position for me as I feel that my experience and education fit the type of person you are looking for to fill this position. I am a firm believer that education is an investment in oneself, having recently completed my MS in Adult Education through Buffalo State College's on-line program. I hereby enclose my resume, and other required materials for your review.

I look forward to speaking with you further about what I may offer Columbia State Community College as an Academic Advisor in the Student Academic Success Center.

Sincerely,

Alison Pinsley