WRITING A COVER LETTER

When you are applying for any degree course or applying for higher studies, make sure that your cover letter should picture your vision and mission clearly. Your cover letter should be framed in a manner that it will explain your education, skills and experiences that are needed to join the course. Try not to show off but request in a way that the reader will praise you and show his interest in you. Here is a sample PhD cover letter: Dr. K.V. Sharma, Assistant Professor, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 14 th  May, 2010 Dear Dr. Sharma, I am writing to apply for the PhD program in Environmental Sciences at University of Cape Town under your skilled supervision. I had done my graduation in Zoology in the year 2005 and post graduation in Environmental Biotechnology from University of Rajasthan, India. In all the years of my study I tried to develop a good sense of research. I was very interested in developing new methods of wetland conservation with the advance technology. I had do...

To Mrs. Jessica McRae Career Counselor St. Peters University Poole Date: 13 th   March 2012 Dear Mrs. McRae I am writing this letter to thank you for your valuable inputs that you gave to help me identify my career goal.  I really appreciate this kind gesture of yours. I was really confused as what to opt as my career goal. You really helped me in identifying my area of interest and how can  I utilize my education qualification to achieve a career in this field.  I am also thankful for the contacts that you gave me and I‘ll start applying for jobs. You helped me in strategically planning my career and I am sure if I follow this path I’ll definitely achieve   professional success . I used to love cartoons but never thought of taking my hobby as my career. But you motivated me towards animation. I want to thank you from the core of my heart and really appreciate what you did for me. Sincerely, Walden Harper

Your name Your Address Your City state, zip Your Phone number, Your Email Date Name Position, Department Office address, City, State, Zip. Dear Sir , This is in reference to the pharmacy job   advertised in the (name of the newspaper) dated (provide the date). I am a pharmacy graduate from ( university name ) and has done my post graduation from ( university name).I am currently working in( name of the company ) and is interested to move to your company as I have read that you work on the modern technology. I feel that the job at your company is more challenging and I can secure more experience and knowledge working at (company name).I had always dreamt of working in leading pharmaceutical company like yours where I can get trainees in the modern medical sciences and grow professionally. I am sure that the exposure and skills that I have gained from the current company will help me work in your office. As I am sure my qualifications and experience will match with your requirements ...