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 A
cover letter allows you to personalize your resume when send to prospective
employers in response to advertisements or to inquire about possible
interviews. A good cover letter should advertise your strengths and assets in a
way that would interest employers in interviewing you.
It’s all
about selling yourself here.
State the position that you are applying in the title of the cover letter. You
may want to identify the job ad that you are responding here. You should either
bold or underline this header.
The
first paragraph should arouse the reader's interest. Read the job advertisement
carefully and try to put what you think would interest your prospective
employer most. Show that you have done some homework on the company and the job
task. You may want to include you career objective here.
The body
of the cover letter should make the employer desire to interview you by
explaining what you can do for his/her company. Put yourself in the employer's
position as you write and present facts that will both be interesting and
accurately describe your assets and qualifications.
Your
prospective employer will be interested in your ability to make and/or save
money, to effectively assume and discharge responsibility and to produce
results in a more productive way than anyone else. Do not stress your bad
points, such as lack of experience or unemployment.
The last
paragraph should request action. Ask directly for an interview. Be courteous
but use a direct approach.
A good cover letter should be concise and easy to read, so try to limit your
cover letter to only a part of a single page. Finally, check carefully for
spelling and grammatical errors. Flawless typing is a must. |
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Cover Letter Outline
Date
Your Name
Your Address
(Ms. or Mr.) Name of person hiring
HR Manager
Name of Company
Company Address
Postal code
Dear (Ms. or Mr.) Hiring,
Re : Position of xxxxxxxxx advertised in Jobsnet.asia
Your opening paragraph should arouse interest on the part of the reader. Tell
the employer why you are writing the letter. Do not say in the first paragraph
that you are looking for a job. Give information to show your specific interest
in the company.
Your middle paragraphs should create desire. Give details of your background
that will show the reader why one should consider you as a candidate. Be as
specific as possible in your description. Don't make the reader try to guess
what you would be interested in.
In your closing paragraph you ask for action. Ask for an appointment or let
them know when you will be contacting them. You may now list your dates of
availability.
Sincerely yours,
Your Signature
Your name
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[Date, name and address omitted here]
Dear Mr. Richard:
Re : Position of Manufacturing Engineers
I researched your company in the Career Resource Center Office in Singapore and
I was fascinated with the new manufacturing technique that your engineering
department is using. I am currently investigating career opportunities in
manufacturing engineering.
I would very much like to discuss your work with you, since the manufacturing
design you utilize is of particular interest to me. I have been actively
involved in the Association of Manufacturing Engineers. This involvement and my
summer internship have really increased my interest and enthusiasm for a career
in manufacturing engineering.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you briefly and learn about
your role as manufacturer. Enclosed is a summary of my background. I look
forward to speaking with you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Simon |
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[Date, name and address omitted here]
Dear Ms. Toto,
Re : Position of Sales & Marketing advertised in Jobsnet.asia
I am very interested in the Frizt sales and marketing position posted in the
Jobsnet websites. When I graduate in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science, I would like to begin a career in sales and marketing with your
organization.
You will note from the enclosed resume that many of my extracurricular and work
experiences involved the organization, promotion, and publicizing of events. My
background includes direct sales experience soliciting customers for CITY
Company and success in managing employees in various capacities. My most
challenging and rewarding experience to date was working with the Secretary of
NTC Mr. Bob Lim in the organization of his last successful legislative
campaign. I am confident that I have the sales and managerial skills required
to be a contributing members of the CALIBER organization.
A letter and resume can tell you only so much about my motivation and
qualification. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my background with you in
person. I will call you at the end of next week to discuss whether such a
meeting would be possible and to confirm the appropriate next steps.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John BG
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[Date, name and address omitted here]
Dear Ms Joan:
As an experienced researcher who is presently pursuing a master's degree in
Research Psychology at Cornwell Polytechnic Institute, I am writing to request
information about possible employment opportunities with Caliber Technology Ptd Ltd. I am
interested in a position that will allow me to combine the talents I have
developed in statistical. However, as you can see from the attached CV, I have
extensive experience in many other related psychology fields, and I always
enjoy new challenges.
I feel that it is important for me to maintain a practical, real-world
perspective while developing my academic abilities. I am proud of the fact that
I have financed my entire education through scholarships and summer jobs
related to my field of study. This work experience has enhanced my appreciation
for the education I am pursuing. I find that I learn as much from my summer
jobs as I do from my academic studies. For example, during the summer of 1999,
while working for ABC in Hong Kong, I gained a great deal of practical
experience in the field of consumer interviews.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how I might best assist CALIBER in
fulfilling its present corporate needs. I will be available for employment from
July 22, 2006. You can reach me at the above address or by phone at 9101-0000.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Mary Lau
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Dear Sir/Mdm,
Re: Position of Civil Engineer advertised in Jobsnet.asia on 18th Sept 2006
I am submitting the enclosed resume for consideration of the Civil Engineer’s
position, which
appeared in Jobsnet.asia on 18 Sept, 2006. My Background has given me the hands
on experience in all foundation work of residential and commercial construction
that would contribute to your organization’s goals and objectives.
You will see after reviewing my resume, I have made numerous contributions to
my present employer that has benefited the bottom line. These accomplishments
are derived from my exceptional interpersonal and communication skills,
details-oriented and unparalleled work ethic. The key talent that I can bring
to your organization includes: a practical approach to construction with a
constant eye for controlling costs and finishing the project under budget,
without diminishing quality. My reputation precedes me for listening and
analyzing employee’s ideas and thoughts on creating a safe and productive work
environment.
I am enthusiastic about exploring opportunities with your esteem organization
and look forward to meeting you. I will contact you within the next few days to
answer any questions and schedule an interview at your convenience if possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kelvin Chang |
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Dear Mr. Liang:
Re: Position of Producer advertised in Jobsnet.asia on 18th Sept 2006
As a Singaporean, I have long been familiar with your leadership in media news.
When I saw your ad in www.jobsnet.asia
, I immediately decided to write in for the job.
As you can see from the enclosed resume, I will be graduating with a degree in
Public Policy from Singapore University in Oct of 2004. I feel that this
academic preparation, together with the invaluable experience I've had at Class
Media as an intern, qualifies me for the position of
producer which you outline in your ad.
I will call the first week in October to see if a meeting is possible. I am
very much looking
forward to talking to you.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jan Koh |
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Dear Ms. Lim,
Re: Position of System Engineer advertised in Jobsnet.asia on 16th Sept 2006
I am writing in reference to the System Engineer position posted on
Jobsnet.asia. I will be
graduating from CJ University this October with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Science. My areas of concentration are Management Information Systems
and Finance. I am a highly motivated team player who is eager to start my
career in a fast-paced learning environment.
Through my internship program at CJU I have gained hands on experience with
both technical and financial analysis through performing the duties of a System
Administrator at CALIBER TECHNOLOGY Pte Ltd, and as a member of the Information Technology
group at the Student Center. This
experience has given me a firm grasp of System analysis, as well as the
technical background to help facilitate cooperative goals. Based on my track
record at CJU I have proven to be a quick learner with a strong work ethic. I
have developed strong leadership skills and the ability to provide solid
customer relations.
I feel as though my focus, on both business and technology, is an excellent fit
for the above
position. Please find enclosed a copy of my resume, which outlines my
background and skills.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I will contact you soon to follow up
on the
possibility of an interview. Feel free to contact me at (65) 6271003 or by
email at
Beng@cju.edu.sg
Sincerely,
Beng
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