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[W1063]Writing A Cover Letter Resume

by Obinna Heche, Obi

Cover letters are written in many variations, depending not only the job to which they address, but also on the applicant and that applicants particular set of skills and background. For this reason, no two cover letters are exactly alike aside from difference in wording. Each cover letter is as unique as the applicant who writes it.

Below are two examples of cover letters. They are different from one another to illustrate diversity, which falls in line with their primary purpose, to briefly and colorfully reflect the individuality of the person that each is supposed to represent. Neither is an actual cover letter, no real people were used in the making of these, but examples do illustrate how cover letters are generally constructed and appear on the printed page.

Example: The Corporate House Wife

Re: Forsters Foods, Inc
1227 West Janson Street
Lawndale, CA 90260

To whom it may concern

As a house wife who has created entire meals for several public and private events, including weddings and community gatherings, I own several of your recipe books, including Creating a Feast on a Shoestring and Professional Recipes for the Home Cook. I use them all the time and have both saved money on food deals and received plenty of raving reviews on my preparations.

In recent years I have provided a service for community organizations and even began my own private enterprise that has offered both cooking meals and self made recipe books. Because of this, I have a familiarity with various types of food, American and cultural. I also have been praised for my recipes, and have a working knowledge of how to run a business. In light of this, I feel that I would be ideal for the position of recipe writing for Forsters Foods.

If you are interested in setting up an interview so we can talk, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Barbara Hope

Enclosed: resume and three recipe samples

Example: First Time Retail Manager

Re: Donellos Deli Mart, Inc.
489 Ridgeway Passage
Jasper, FA 32052

To whom it may concern

I have shopped at Donellos for several years primarily because of the extremely reasonable prices and the fact that the food is always fresh and newly prepared, but I have found the service to be A 1, as those who work there have always greated me with a cheery voice and warm smile. I was not surprised to learn about the awards the store has won for its quality foods and innovative creations.

My eight years in retail as a clerk and food prep cook has taught me a lot about the business, and I feel right at home in such an atmosphere. I have no managerial experience, but I am presently going for my MBA and would like to get my feet wet. My passion for foods and my desire to someday own my own business would make me a great choice for the managers position at Donellos.

If you would like to set up an appointment so we could meet, I would be happy to do so. Please contact me at your earliest opportunity. Thank you.

Best Regards,

Jeffery Tatum

Enclosed: 1 resume and 1 copy of transcripts

As a teacher, you should know how to catch your students' attention during mind-numbing discussions. In line with that skill, you should also know how to win the interest of the employer who had been drowned on reading a lot of application letters each day. With the aid of a cover letter, you must be able to persuade the reader to read further on to your resume and subsequently, be hired.

The following are the rudimentary principles in writing your cover letter.

Express yourself in a professional manner. You must be able to communicate clearly in your cover letter the way you communicate in person. Do not miss the basic and important personal details such as your name, your address and the contact number in both the resume and the cover letter. In the opening of the cover letter, formally address the recipients by specifying his/her title. And in stating the position that you are applying for, include how you learned about the job vacancy. You may tell the recipient that you have read it in an ad on a newspaper, heard it from a friend or in any other way.

The body of the cover letter should contain the highlights of your skills and training. Since a cover letter is made up of a single page, keep your statements succinct but concise. This is not about retelling what has been said in the resume, but pointing out how well you are qualified. The cover letter gives you the chance to include the most relevant and significant features in your previous teaching history. All the rest of your skills will have a portion to be declared fully in the resume.

In the end of your letter, express your eagerness to be interviewed. And you should be able to persuade the employer that you will be worth his time. Your philosophical views will have its way during the interview so in the cover letter; you must be able to make a good impression.

A cover letter is basically short. Thus, you must decide on how you will present your qualities in a concise manner. Decide what points you will give attention to make an impact to the employer. You can choose from among the relevant courses that you have taken for professional development, curriculum skills that you can share with the students other than your subject expertise, experience and interests on extra-curricular activities and your experience in teaching a certain range of students related to the current position.

If you cannot fully decide on what format you will use, try different ways of presenting your cover letter. And out of these drafts, choose the most effective and catchy one. Then write the final letter and proofread it. As a teacher, you also have to check your own work for possible typo errors.

And after polishing your cover letter, you can be confident to attach it to the resume and hope to be called for an interview. The cover letter is your admission exam for the job.

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