Inexperienced Applicant: Simple Cover Letter

Simple Cover Letter Begins...

Mr. Stavros Kaldiki

Director of Home Relations
Lifetime Corporation
195 Greavy Blvd.
Palmanova, PA 19085

27 August 2008

Dear Mr. Kaldiki

Sales Representative - New York Times - 4th August 2010

Your advert for the above described position really interests me because the range of skills I
have developed from my work experience and academic background give support to my
genuine interest in a sales career and make me an ideal candidate for the role.

As you will see from my resume, the internship I had with Ballifor Corporation provided a
unique opportunity for me to gain practical experience with account maintenance and cold-
calling new accounts. In addition, I have worked as a table-waiter for the past three years,
learning at first hand how to effectively deal with customers and their demands. I have been
formally rewarded several times, being named Employee of the Month four times in total.

Since I decided to pursue a sales career, Lifetime Corporation has been at the top of my list of
prospective employers. The progress your company has made in the computer software market,
particularly the development of packages for use by pharmacies and hospitals, makes Lifetime a
leader in every sense and I would be so excited to get involved.

I would very much like an opportunity to speak with you regarding the sales representative
position. May I call you late next week to discuss my qualifications for the position?

Alternately you can reach me in the meantime at (618) 555-1111.

Thank you for considering me for this position.

Yours Most Sincerely,

Jack J. Kollinski

Enclosure

A Graduate Cover Letter: Example 1

Mr. James Someone

Somewhere Publications
Somewhere Way
London
United Kingdom
EC23 4DD

4 August 2010

Dear Mr. Someone

Having a very strong academic background, an outgoing personality, plus some interesting work experience in
the music, media and PR industries gained whilst studying for my B.Sc. degree I am seeking a summer vacation
position in which I can apply my high level of IT and photography skills and detailed knowledge of cars and
motorsport should a suitable position be available.

What I can bring to such a position includes:

Being very determined and quick to learn; I am focused and tolerant with a results-driven,
logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives;
My language skills: English (mother-tongue), Russian (fluent), Italian (very good), plus
simple conversational Japanese and Arabic learnt in days.

Being an articulate communicator and writer with an enhanced understanding of cultural

differences. I can work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

My high level of computer literacy: Adobe Photoshop CS, Pinnacle Studio, Windows Movie
Maker. Windows OS, MS Office, peer-to-peer software and internet browsing packages.

An extremely proficient photographer with inventive use of Adobe Photoshop CS:

Photographs printed in Sir James Henderson School publications; collaboration with Import
Bible on apparel design.

Along with my self-belief, I have the maturity, skills, and abilities to contribute positively to your organization
whilst developing additional work based skills for my own future.

I will be available to attend interview any time this month, and I'd really welcome the opportunity of discussing
this position with you. If I may, I will follow up this letter with a brief phone call to see if we can arrange a time
to meet.

Yours Sincerely,

Matt Hardern
enc: CV

PA Cover Letter: Recommended Layout

Your PA cover letter should be able to stand alone if necessary and highlight sections of your
CV which promote those areas of your professional experience which the prospective
employer requires. Mostly it should address positively any questions an employer may have
about hiring you for the job. Like any other cover letter you might write, you should start at
the top with your contact information in the top right of the page. The heading of the letter
should include your full postal and email address, and both your mobile (cell) and home
telephone numbers.

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23 August 2010

Dear Mr............

Re: PA to the Director

Your advertised position for a Personal Assistant is of particular interest and I have enclosed my CV for your
attention and confirmation that I wish to apply for the post.

As a highly experienced Personal Assistant with excellent organizational and communication skills which I
apply with tact and diplomacy when dealing with customers, I am very good at managing high level workloads
within strict deadlines. I am also considered as mature, energetic and hardworking as well as being able to
maintain confidentiality in sensitive matters whilst displaying excellent judgement and initiative when required.

Within my attached CV you will note the following points of experience which emphasise my suitability for this
position:

My highly developed interpersonal skills; I am discreet and sensitive in dealing with people
and my excellent communication skills, verbal and written used in producing accurate letters
and reports, spread sheets and meeting materials; presentations, agendas and minutes.
I am skilled at scheduling meetings and conferences; diary management and co-ordination of
day to day demands with the ability to prepare meeting materials such as Power Point
presentations, agendas and minutes.

Extensively experienced at screening all phonecalls and dealing with correspondence as

directed.

My strong analytical skills with understanding of financial information and familiarity with
daily business operations including planning and prioritising, arranging payments, financial
monitoring and preparation of progress reports.

Strong IT skills and use of MS Office programmes: Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook.

Thank you for your consideration of my application, I am available for interview at any time and I look forward
to discussing this exciting role with you.

Yours faithfully

Jennifer Chalmers
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Sample Cover Letter For Finance Director

Finance Director Cover Letter Begins
Woodbridge Mill,
Mr. Peter French Box Corner,
Gardner Rombert Box,
Zennet Buildings Gloucestershire,
Heavilee Street, GL5 8DS
Parkway Tel: 01143 820008
Staffordshire, chas.fender@virgin1.net
ST33 6HB
20 December 2008

Dear Peter,

Group Finance Director (North West)

I wish to apply for the above appointment and attach my CV for your information and attention. I would very
much like to meet and discuss my interest in this application when I believe I can also explain how my
experience and abilities are directly relevant to the role that you describe.

To highlight just some of the areas where I can demonstrate my suitability I have:

Considerable experience of change management in complex business environments. I have

restructured Groups so that fiscally and operationally they best meet the objectives of Group
strategy.
Worked closely with my CEO developing strategy as part of the key leadership team and then
building the financial and operational plans to fulfil that strategy. Frequently deputising for the
CEO I then took responsibility for ensuring ongoing implementation.

Current experience in reshaping an acquisition based in the North West having secured a
significant contract with Network Rail to radically improve the communications infrastructure
and thus efficiency.

Developed funding allowing growth to occur whilst keeping tight overall control in
investment and working capital. I also have much experience at setting up efficient cash
pooling systems ensuring best utilisation of cash resources.

Active involvement in acquisition strategies, followed by implementation from the acquisition

itself through to ensuring subsequent business integration.

Successfully ensured that subsidiary companies are able to remain within Group objectives.

As requested, my remuneration package includes a base salary of 130,000, car allowance of 11,400, bonus,
pension, health assurances and other standard benefits.

I can be contacted at any time on my mobile number, 07186 5101527 and would be very pleased to have the
opportunity to discuss this appointment.

Yours sincerely,

Charles Fender
Enc.

Finance

Managing Director Jobs Letter begins...

Private and Confidential

Mr. Bill Howie

Group HR Director
General Supplies (Grange)Limited
Carson House
Windermere St
Lancaster
LN13 7AB
12 Harbours Close
Bromsgrove
B61 7HL
0121 333 4444
amac@email.com

12 August 2009

Dear Mr Howie

Group Managing Director Sunday Times 9th August 2009

Being particularly interested in the above vacancy and confident of my close fit with your specifications, I have
enclosed a summary version of my CV for your attention and confirmation that I wish to apply for the post.

My background shows me being a qualified chartered accountant with 20 years general management experience.
Until recently I was the Managing Drector of a start-up venture-capital backed commercial trading and supplies
company which provides multi-million pound technology solutions involving a number of partners, complex
integration issues and tight timetables and budgets. Growth of the business was 24% year on year and final
turnover 31.7m.

From the outset I established and then managed the European, North American and Asia Pacific operations of
this group. I managed the sales, marketing, implementation, customer service, and HR and finance functions. I
developed and managed the partnership plan and established relationships with key partners such as IBM,
CGEY, KPMG and Deloitte Consulting.

Having previously served upon the board of a publicly quoted company and managed a division of 850 staff, I
have experience of business development, turnarounds and of growth by acquisition. I have considerable
International, project and programme management experience to match closely with your requirements.

Corporate finance projects that I have undertaken include raising venture capital funds, European and
technology grant applications, MBOs, MBIs, debt funding, flotations, reversals, acquisitions, disposals and
reconstructions.

With my proven track record of growing businesses; I am also a strong motivational leader with good man-
management, leadership and communication skills plus a solid foundation in corporate governance., which I am
confident makes me an ideal candidate for this important position.

I look forward to discussng this application with you at your earliest opportunity.

Yours Sincerely

Arthur McNultie ACA