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i did this, i did that......covering letters
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im writing my covering letter for various places and its going quite well, except that almost every sentance starts with 'i am...' or 'i can...'.
eg:
I have a clean and valid class B licence which..........
In addition, I am physically fit and healthy, and have experi........
I am familiar with working withi.......where I was responsible for.......
anyone got any tips? thanks.
eg:
I have a clean and valid class B licence which..........
In addition, I am physically fit and healthy, and have experi........
I am familiar with working withi.......where I was responsible for.......
anyone got any tips? thanks.
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What are you applying to do?
Here's an example of one I used (got an interview from it so it must have worked too).
Dear Sir/Madam,
SALES ADVISOR
I am interested in the above position which I saw advertised in the shop window.
I am currently working Add place of work and breif description of your duties
I have also worked for As above
I am friendly, hard working and learn quickly; I love meeting lots of different people and am always keen to help other staff and customers alike.
I have enclosed my CV. Plus why you're looking for work
I have been keeping an eye out for a vacancy at Place applying to and would be delighted for the chance to attend an interview at any time except....
I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours faithfully
Or if it's more of a speculative letter... just alter the same one slightly so it's basically telling them everything that a covering letter does... like this:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inquire if there are any vacancies specify what type of job you're after coming up at insert company name.
(Add schpeel here about what skills you have and relavent work experience).
For further details please see the CV which I have enclosed.
I would be delighted to be considered for any up-coming vacancies.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
(That one got me an interview as well.
Good luck
:thumb:
any things that make you think '' ?
its for a job at a conservatory roof yard where i will be doing yardwork and/or delivering part around the area.
thanks:thumb:
Thing to remember is they're gunna have to sift through loads of these application letters, so getting to the point quickly will be important to them.
Not sure what that means to be honest. But again I think sticking to just the basic 'what I can dos' things is best, cos they'll be interviewing to see what your views and 'style' is like... they can't really take your word for that in writing, but they can trust what experience you have; if you get what I mean.
I think maybe that comes across more negative than positive... You could change it to something like 'I am eager to develope and gain new skills, and would love the chance to learn to drive a fork lift truck'.
Just suggestions anyways. Sounds pretty good though. I'm sure you'll have no problem getting an interview. :thumb:
thanks to both of you for that. good stuff.
Yeah I second that. :yes:
i was always told to introduce myself and to say which job and where i saw it. but i supose it does sound daft saying hi, my name is...blah.
A covering letter should be 6-8 lines at most, to be honest.
Most of the information about you should be contained in your attached CV, it should not be in your covering letter.
It looks really fucking horrible on the eyes.
I did this, I did that, I am currently .......
*screw it up, throw it in the bin*
Think about the wording.
Er... yeah that was the original point of the post I think... I believe he asked for tips on how to make it sound better.
but the original question remains.
ermm...cheers mate;)