Saturday 23 April 2011

sample cover letter

99 Marvin Rd
City, State 00000
(999) 999-9999
info@kmd-solutions.com

January 20, 2008

Mrs. Mary Farr
Human Resources Manager
ABC Company
1111 Bessemer Avenue
City, State 00000

Dear Mary:
I am writing to apply for the position of manufacturing engineer that was advertised in today's XYZ Times. As you will note from my enclosed CV, I have experience with a wide range of programming languages through academic projects and part-time employment.

"In this section of your job cover letter highlight information relevant to the description of the advertisement of the position that you are applying for. So, show the skills and expertise that you have that match the description of the job you are applying for. "

I have demonstrated excellent people skills in addition to strong writing and analytical skills. I believe my education, skills and experiences fit your requirements, and I am confident my skills would be an asset to your company (or to your client if you are applying to a recruiter)

I am available to meet with you at a time that's convenient to you. Please contact me to set up a time. I look forward to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
your signature (not needed when sending via email or for an online job cover letter)
Your name
Your contact phone number.
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XYZ Company
87 Delaware Road
Hatfield, CA 08065
(909) 555-5555
george.gillhooley@email.com

Date

Dear Mr. Gilhooley,
I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references.

The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include:
• I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications
• I strive for continued excellence
• I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed.

Please see my resume for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached anytime via email at george.gillhooley@email.com or my cell phone, 909-555-5555.

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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Room 354, Block 6
Model Village
North Point
Hong Kong
Phone: 24862893
Mobile: 95427415
E-mail: wwm654@hkinternet.com

22 April 2011

Mr William Chan
Personnel Manager
Wong And Lim Consulting
PO Box 583
Kwai Chung
Kowloon

Dear Mr Chan

Application for the Post of Management Trainee

I am writing to apply for the post of Management Trainee, which was advertised on the Student Affairs Office notice board of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 22 April 2011.

My working experience at Lucky Star Garment Manufactory Limited improved my leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. I have fluent spoken and written English. I also have fluent spoken and written Mandarin, and can therefore work in mainland China.

Currently I am studying a B.A. in Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, graduating in 2011. Subjects which I am studying that are relevant to the post of Management Trainee include Operations Management, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Marketing and Strategic Management.

My final year project is entitled Knowledge Management Practices in HK. Carrying out this project has improved my communication skills, my leadership skills and my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively. I have also learned how to run a project from the planning stage to its completion.

During my studies I have held the post of Executive in the Management Society. While leading and organising Management Society activities I have improved my ability to lead and supervise subordinates effectively, ability to work under pressure and ability to work in a team environment.

Working for Wong And Lim Consulting appeals to me because it has a good reputation and it provides excellent training. Your organisation produces a high-quality service, and I can contribute to this with my leadership skills and my ability to work under pressure.

I am available for interview at any time. I can be contacted most easily on the mobile phone number given above. I look forward to meeting you.
Yours sincerely


Wong Wai Man Wilfred
Encl: Resume

cover letter format

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

Date

Employer Contact Information (if you have it)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code

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

Body of Cover Letter
The 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
Your sincerely,

Signature
Handwritten Signature (for a mailed letter)
Typed Signature

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Template for writing a CV

Name
Address
E-Mail Id
Contact No.


Objective
Your objective should fit into the purpose of the opening notified or the general requirements a company looks for. It should not be too broad and vague.



Executive Summary
If you are a fresher, focus on your qualification, grades and achievements during your student life.
If you are an experienced candidate, focus on your work experience and the skills you have acquired during your employment.
If you have any expertise on any software packages which can be useful for the company, its a good place in your CV to mention about it.
If you have any other skills which you think would impress your prospective employer, its a good place to mention them. They will catch the employers attention fast.
In this section of CV you can also mention about your travel with in or outside the country which added value to your last company.

Work Experience
Working as "designation" for "company's name" since "month and year"


Job responsibilities


Mention about your key responsibilities in this section of CV in bullets.
Do not make it an endless paragraph.
Use professional words.
Write about the skills you have acquired during this assignment.

Worked as "designation" for "company's name" from "starting month and year" to "ending month and year".


Job responsibilities
Proceed like last description

Achievements
Your achievements during the professional or the student life can be mentioned here.
If you have received any recognition at work, it can be mentioned in this part of your CV.

Extra Curricular Activities
The activities in this section show a facet of your personality.
Activities you used to participate in during your student life and still continuing can find a place here.

Hobbies
Activities that you do during your free time.

Personal Information
Date of Birth
Nationality
Languages known

References

You can provide them when asked.
Provide one reference from your professional life and one from your personal life.

Writing Checklists

Checklists are written to check your readiness of any important program.
It should be in yes / no question form. You should follow same tense in all the questions - present perfect or present tense. There should be continuity in the items you are checking. Every questions should have check boxes (yes / no) to tick. Check lists should also have title.
Eg: Have you informed your neighbouts about your travel? Yes / No

Task:
You are arranging a industry visit to a chemical factory. Prepare a checklist of eight items to check whether you got all things ready.