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COVER LETTERS

To be effective, your cover letter should follow the basic format of a typical business letter and should address three general issues:

1. First Paragraph - Why you are writing 2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer 3. Concluding Paragraph - How you will follow-up

Why You Are Writing In some cases, you may have been referred to a potential employer by a friend or acquaintance. Be sure to mention this mutual contact, by name, up front since it is likely to encourage your reader to keep reading!

If you are writing in response to a job posting indicate where you learned of the position and the title of the position. More importantly, express your enthusiasm and the match between your credentials and the position's qualifications.

If you are writing a prospecting letter ,a letter in which you inquire about possible job openings - state your specific job objective. Since this type of letter is unsolicited, it is even more important to capture the reader’s attention.

What You Have To Offer In responding to an advertisement, refer specifically to the qualifications listed and illustrate how your particular abilities and experiences relate to the position for which you are applying. In a prospecting letter express your potential to fulfill the employer's needs rather than focus on what the employer can offer you. You can do this by giving evidence that you have researched the organization thoroughly and that you possess skills used within that organization.

Emphasize your achievements and problem-solving skills. Show how your education and work skills are transferable, and thus relevant, to the position for which you are applying.

How You Will Follow Up Close by reiterating your interest in the job and letting the employer know how they can reach you

and include your phone number and/or email address. Or ask directly for the job interview and indicate that you will follow-up with a telephone call to set up an appointment at a mutually convenient time. Be sure to make the call within the time frame indicated.

In some instances, an employer may explicitly prohibit phone calls. Unless this is the case, make your best effort to reach the organization. At the very least, you should confirm that your materials were received and that your application is complete.

If you are applying from outside the employer’s geographic area you may want to indicate if you’ll be in town during a certain time frame (this makes it easier for the employer to agree to meet with you).

In conclusion, you may indicate that your references are available on request. Also, if you have a portfolio or writing samples to support your qualifications, state their availability.

Your Contact Information Name Address City, Postal Code Phone Number Email Address

Date

Employer Contact Information (if you have it)Name Title CompanyAddress City, postal code

SalutationDear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you don't have a contact)

Body of Cover LetterThe body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up.

First Paragraph The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the

position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.

Middle Paragraph(s)The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.

Final Paragraph Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.

Complimentary Close

Respectfully yours,

Signature

Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)

Typed Signature

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Sample Cover Letter - Career Change

Your Name Your Address No 252 Florilor St

Your City, Postal Code 3400 Negrilesti Village,Bistrita CountyYour Phone Number 9999999999Your Email

Company Name Transylvania BankAddress 135 Titulescu BlvdCity, Postal Code 3400 Cluj-Napoca

Dear Hiring Manager: ,HR Manager

This letter is a response to the advertisement you placed in piata from a to z for the bank manager position. This opportunity is interesting and attractive to me and I think that I am a suitable candidate for it.

This letter is to express my interest in discussing the Senior Customer Service Manager position posted on the XYZ Company web site. The opportunity presented in this listing is very appealing (attractive), and I believe that my experience and education will make me a competitive candidate for this position.

The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

I am a very –well organised person

Extremely sociable –I relate well to people

Stress-resistant

Team player and also team leade when necessary

Provide exceptional contributions to customer service .

Strive (struggle) for continued excellence. Strong communication skills. I am a self-starter (hard worker/ go-getter) Eager to learn new things.

I can safely state that I am an eloquent person, and that I inspire trust and confidence to the other people. Consequently, I will be able to show your customers that they can rely on me and on my expertise.

You can reach me at the following phone number…….. and I am interested in setting up an appointment for an interview.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Respectfully yours,

You will find me to be well-spoken (eloquent/articulate), energetic, confident, and personable (friendly, charming), the type of person on whom your customers will rely. I also have a wide breadth (extent, width) 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. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.

I hope that you'll find my experience and interests intriguing enough to warrant (justify) 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.

I can be reached anytime via my cell phone, 0744444444. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity.

Sincerely,

FirstName LastName

E-2 Apartment Heights Dr.Blacksburg, VA 24060(540) 555-0101abcd@vt.edu

February 22, 2007

Dr. Michael Jr. RhodesPrincipal, Wolftrap Elementary School1205 Beulah RoadVienna, VA 22182

Dear Dr. Rhodes:

I enjoyed our conversation on February 18th at the Family and Child Development seminar on teaching young children and appreciated your personal input about helping children attend school for the first time.  This letter is to follow-up about the Fourth Grade Teacher position as discussed at the seminar.  I will be completing my Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Child Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education

at Virginia Tech in May of 2007, and will be available for employment at that time.

The teacher preparation program at Virginia Tech includes a full academic year of student teaching. Last semester I taught second grade and this semester, fourth grade. These valuable experiences have afforded me the opportunity to:

develop lesson plans on a wide range of topics and varying levels of academic ability,

work with emotionally and physically challenged students in a total inclusion program,

observe and participate in effective classroom management approaches,

assist with parent-teacher conferences, and complete In-Service sessions on diversity,

math and reading skills, and community relations.

Through my early childhood education courses I have had the opportunity to work in a private day care facility, Rainbow Riders Childcare Center, and in Virginia Tech’s Child Development Laboratory.  Both these facilities are NAEYC accredited and adhere to the highest standards.  At both locations, my responsibilities included leading small and large group activities, helping with

lunches and snacks, and implementing appropriate activities.  Both experiences also provided me with extensive exposure to the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and materials.

I look forward to putting my knowledge and experience into practice in the public school system. Next week I will be in Vienna, and I plan to call you then to answer any questions that you may have.  I can be reached before then at (540) 555-7670.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,(handwritten signature)Donna Harrington

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