Sample Email Cover Letter for a Freelance Writing Job

Sample Email Cover Letter for a Freelance Writing Job

I read your job posting with interest.

In my position as Business Representative for Union Local 080, I wrote feature articles for the website, managed content and link submissions, and wrote and sent a weekly email newsletter to subscribers.

While Legislative Director for Assemblyperson Susan Smith, I researched, drafted and amended legislation, wrote press releases, and was responsible for office communications and correspondence.

I also have extensive experience writing on a freelance basis on labor issues, which, I believe, would be an ideal match for this position. Articles are available for your review at:

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Additional writing samples and my resume are attached. 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. Thank you for your consideration.

Jane Doe
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Sample Cover Letter - Union Organizer/Administrative Assistant

Sample Cover Letter - Union Organizer/Administrative Assistant

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

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Dear Hiring Committee,

I am responding to your posting on Craig's list. I am currently unemployed since being laid-off from a full-time position with xxxxxxx. Here is a summary of my skills:

--Communications
--Non-profit experience
--Computer proficiency
--Organizing office procedures
--Training and supervisory experience
--Public relations
--Database maintenance

I am a long-time activist and grew up in a family that is pro-union. My great-uncle was a Wobbly. My uncle remembers meetings at his house with Emma Goldman. Only weeks ago, at my cousin's funeral (his son), I was asked to sing "Solidarity Forever" and "Joe Hill". There were over 200 people present including family, friends and colleagues of my cousin. The lyrics to the songs were printed in the program. I asked people to sing with me and was very surprised when almost everyone sang along, and many raised there fists each time the words "solidarity forever" was sung. I've told a number of friends about the experience of singing these songs. I was shocked and disheartened to learn how few of them had even heard of either of the songs. It is apparent, that the long, bitter, struggle forworker rights is something that is not being taught in our schools.

When I worked in the "dot-com" world, there were frequent on-line discussions around the topic of unionization. The majority of participants were anti-union. The young people who voluntarily worked ten to 12 hour days in the hopes of quickly cashing in on their stock options, took the "eight hour" work day for-granted.

Since 1995, I've volunteered for xxxxxxxxxxxxx. I began as a writer/editor with the newsletter, assisted in producing various special events, and have been active in volunteer recruitment and web site management.

Last summer I completed a seminar at A Circle of Ten, Inc. - an intensive workshop that explored the process of collaboration, community development, and fundraising. I know that unions are essential in insuring a voice for employees. I am excited at the prospect at being part of the tradition that protects employee rights.

I look forward to hearing from you to arrange an interview as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

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Your Typed Name

Summer Waiter Cover Letter

Summer Waiter Cover Letter

Dear Hiring Manager,

Please accept my enthusiastic application for the summer season waiter position you recently advertised on Monster.com. You state that Michael’s Restaurant requires a waiter with experience in the food industry, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work under pressure. I believe I fulfill all of these requirements, and am therefore an excellent candidate for the position.

I have an extensive background in the food industry. I worked for two years at a fast-food restaurant. During this time I gained experience in nearly every aspect of food service. I took orders and served customers their meals, handled the cash register, and performed daily inventory checks. As a waiter for Michael’s Restaurant, I could therefore assist not only in taking orders and serving customers, but also in a variety of other capacities in which you might need assistance.

I have also worked in customer service for years. As a cashier at a grocery store for two years, I assisted as many as one hundred customers daily; I not only helped people bag groceries and make payments, but I also offered assistance in finding obscure products and effectively using our coupons. At Riley’s Fast Food Joint, I also interacted with dozens of customers each day; I always made sure to provide clear and thorough answers to questions about our meal options and the cost of items. I know I could bring this friendly, helpful customer service to a position as a waiter at Michael’s Restaurant.

Finally, I work my best under pressure, and believe I would thrive in your restaurant’s fast-paced environment. Working at the grocery store and fast food restaurant, I grew accustomed to serving dozens if not hundreds of people daily. Despite the crowds and long lines, I always maintained my quality customer service. As the captain of my high school swim team, I also learned to handle extreme pressure. For example, when a teammate was injured during a swim meet, I coolly helped reorganize the team and put a new swimmer in his place. I was always the one my teammates turned to in stressful situations, and I know I would be equally cool, calm and collected as a waiter. My experience in the food industry and in customer service, and my ability to thrive under pressure make me an excellent candidate for your waiter position.

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,

Damian Finkle
123 Elm Street
Albany, NY 12224
c: (518) (555 -1234)
e: damian.finkle@college.edu