| The following cover letter sample gives an idea of | | | | City, state, zip codeRE: (reference position applied |
| what most job hunters should do when composing | | | | for)Dear (ad name)With over 20 years of experience |
| these. It consists of only a very few paragraphs, and is | | | | as a military officer, I can make an immediate |
| therefore short and easy to read. The reason for this | | | | contribution to your organization. Highlights of my |
| sample being short is simply because hiring managers | | | | background include:- Experienced as a pilot, flight |
| are extremely busy and will not read long letters. They | | | | instructor, security officer, and operations officer in |
| may glance at them, or skim them for statements that | | | | charge of millions of dollars in government property |
| jump out at them, but they probably will not have time | | | | and responsible for hundreds of personnel.- Skilled in |
| to read them. Use this sample when composing your | | | | staff management, project management, security & |
| own cover letters, and you'll save time and get more | | | | safety, executive management briefing, and leadership |
| interviews.Date | | | | of highly skilled technicians and professionals.- |
| HR Manager's name | | | | Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks |
| Company Name | | | | concurrently, and lead by example. Utilize sound |
| Address | | | | decision making judgement as evidenced by increased |
| City | | | | levels of responsibility and professional |
| State | | | | commendations.I would like to discuss in greater detail |
| Zip | | | | the valuable contributions I would make at your |
| RE: Job Reference number (if one is available)Dear | | | | organization. I can be reached at (555) 555-5555. Your |
| Mr. Blank,I'm writing to introduce myself in hopes of | | | | time and consideration are most |
| joining your organization, and have enclosed a copy of | | | | appreciated.Sincerely,John DoeEnclosureThis sample |
| my resume for your review.My background, skills and | | | | was for a retired military aviation officer, but the basic |
| talents are in all aspects of veterinary medicine, with a | | | | format would stay the same for a teacher, CEO, |
| particular emphasis in embryo collection and transplant. | | | | salesman, firefighter, accountant or almost any other |
| I also have strong skills in general veterinary practice, | | | | profession. There are two or three bulleted paragraphs |
| management and business operations.I would | | | | that repeat qualifications, accomplishments or other |
| appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and | | | | highlights from the resume. The bulleted format makes |
| exchange ideas. I will call you over the next several | | | | them easy to see, and the bold facing on key points |
| days to make an appointment. If you prefer, you may | | | | draws the attention of the reader to what the writer |
| reach me at the phone number or email address listed | | | | of the cover letter sample wants the reader to see, |
| above.Thank you for your time. I look forward to | | | | and read. Use the sample above, or the first cover |
| meeting with you soon.Sincerely,John R. Doe, | | | | letter sample, depending on your own needs, and |
| DVMEnclosureThis sample was obviously for a | | | | customize them to your profession.Are you guilty of |
| veterinarian, but anyone in any profession can use it | | | | sabotaging your own job search along with the |
| and customize it to suit their own needs. This is a | | | | opportunity to earn more money? Heather Eagar, a |
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