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KEY PHRASES TO BE USED IN YOUR COVER LETTER
1) I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in the Washington Post, dated May 13th, 2004.
2) As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and accomplishments match this positions requirements.
3) I would like to point out......(add text that is most relevant to the position.)
4) During my 5 yrs. with Amsted and Querns, I initiated extensive improvements that resulted in garnering 30 more clients for the period ending....
5) I would appreciate the opportunity.... to meet with you to discuss my qualifications for your position, OR,...to speak with you in person.
6) Please accept this letter as an expression of my interest in the position of...
7) A copy of my resume has been enclosed for your review.
8) I believe that my skill-set matches perfectly with your requirements.
9) I possess the right combination of nursing skills to be an asset to your organization.
10) I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my potential contributions to your company.
11) I look forward....to hearing back from you....OR.....to your reply.
Cover Letter Sample in Response to a Newspaper Ad
Jennifer Tilly
2150 Orange Grove
New York, NY 55555
(555) 555-5555
February 20, 2005
Mr. John Smythe
Director
Icon Management
5854 Tombon Road
New York, NY 55555
Dear Mr. Smythe
I am writing to you with regards to your advertisement, February 19th, in the Washington Post, for a Sales Assistant, specializing in Public Relations and Marketing. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.
I especially would like to point out at this time that I graduated from the renowned Browns Public Relations College and I have a history of exemplary service in the field of Marketing and Advertising. I have had the very good fortune of working side-by-side with seasoned PR representatives, this past 5 years.
During my stay with DeClerc Advertising, I added 30 new clients to their already impressive roster and I was quickly promoted through the ranks all within my first year.
I look forward to the opportunity to speak with you and I will call you within the next three days to arrange an interview that will be convenient for you.
Sincerely,
Enclosure (this is your resume)
Cover Letter Sample to Request a Position
Jennifer Tilly
2150 Orange Grove
New York, NY 55555
(555) 555-5555
February 20, 2005
Mr. John Smythe
Director
Icon Management
5854 Tombon Road
New York, NY 55555
Dear Mr. Smythe
I am submitting this letter in interest of the position of Director of Nursing Services.
Please accept a copy of my enclosed resume for your review. I am familiar with the important role your Center plays within the community and I believe that my combination of Nursing and practical experience will bring a very significant contribution to the Center.
In my current role as lead Nurse, I am responsible for coordinating a very busy midnight shift. This has fine-tuned my administrative skill-set, as well as my leadership skills in nursing. I am a team player, with intuitive leadership ability and I have mastered working in a high-pressure, team environment.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss my potential contributions to your company with you. Please contact me at your earliest convenience, at: (555) 555-5555, M - F, 8 - 5pm.
I look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
Enclosure (this is your resume) |
