WRITING A COVER LETTER

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

When writing a reference letter explain how you know the applicant and how long you have known him/her. Explain the applicant’s qualities, skills, prior experience, achievements and other things that put him apart from the crowd. Give a detail account of his academics and his abilities and all the things that make him an eligible candidate. Also mention your qualification and contact information as it will give the reader a clear picture about you and he will give a serious consideration to your letter. Here is a sample scholarship reference letter: Young Scientists Scholarship Panel, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Takhteshahi Road, New Delhi. 30 th  April, 2010 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing with great pleasure to urge you to seriously consider Weng Johnson for the Young Scientists Scholarship that is announced by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, India. Weng Johnson is a student of Trinity University and has been working under my guidance on the tissue culture of medicinal...

A good cover letter is a guide for the reader which highlights your qualification, your work history and your skills. It is not just a cover to your resume but is far more than that. So always try to write a good cover letter which not only covers your resume but also be an opening shot in your job hunt. Here is a sample good cover letter: From: Richmond Mathew C-2, Galaxy Apartments, St. Johns Street, Durban To: Dr. Mark Simpson Ralph Laboratories, Hill Side, Industrial Area, Durban 15 th  June, 2010 Dear Dr. Simpson, I am keenly interested in joining Ralph Laboratories team of biological scientists which has generated many of the most progressive drugs. I am well aware about the various products which the company has introduced and also know the great results. I have Ph.D degree in medicinal phytology and have four years of research experience in the field of medicinal plants. I worked with Durban Institute of Agriculture Sciences as a research associate. I am skilled in handling...

A general cover letter is a guide for the reader which highlights your qualification, your work history and your skills. It is not just a cover to your resume but is far more than that. So always try to write a good cover letter which not only covers your resume but also be an opening shot in your job hunt. Here is a sample general cover letter: 15 th  June, 2010 Dear Mr. Jain, I have found an advertisement posted on employmentnews.co for the post of radio jockey in your channel. The post is of high interest to me and I want to apply for the same. I am a graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication and started my career as a drama artist at All India Radio. I am an approved drama artist from All India Radio and I had also done a certification training course for radio jockey. I have one year experience of radio jockeying. I am a fun loving person with open eyes and ears and with the skills of creating and delivering the instant stories to the audience. As all these are the essenti...

Today every company needs its employees to be well trained and for this they hire trainers. So if you want to apply for a trainer’s post with some company make a well written and impressive cover letter. Give a detail account of your skill and experiences that helps the employer to think about you. Here is a sample training cover letter: From: Nicolas Pearson Flat #43, Church Road, Mason Street, Alberta To: Erick Christopher, New Horizon, 2107, Avenue Street, Alberta 26 th  May, 2010 Dear Mr. Christopher, I am interested in the Trainer’s position advertised on Jobportal.com and would wish to offer my services for the same. I am a certified language trainer with a work experience of more than seven years. I have trained a number of students including the corporate personnel. I have developed a new training methodology according to the psychological level of trainees which yielded a high percentage of good results. My training style, psychometric analysis, presentation skills and pro...

This is a letter to announce the various jobs available in the company. The deserving candidates must apply for the jobs and send the required documents as soon as possible. The applicants will be chosen and then will be called for an interview. The candidates who get through the interview will become an active part of the company. Mr. James Peterson, Senior Sales Manager, Mark Group of Companies, 425 Street hills, England, 488569 (Subject)- Job announcement letter. Dear Candidate, This letter is to grab your attention about the job openings in our company. Our company is regarded as a best company in the sales field in the whole England. We need ambitious and sincere people. The applicant must have minimum 6 years of job experience in sales department. Applicants will be given positions as per their qualification. Applicants need to fulfil our prescribed requirements and attachments. We give free medical facilities, good working environment, and try to bring out the best in our employ...

A well written cover letter is as important as the resume. It has the ability to propel your resume to the top of the selected list and can bring an interview call letter. Here is a sample great cover letter: From: Emily Johns P.O. Box 21, Marvels Circle, Downtown, Manchester To: David Russell Cripes Interiors, Edward Street, Manchester 15 th  June, 2010 Dear Mr. Russell, While I was searching a good opportunity, I came across the current opening for an Interior designer’s position in your organization and after knowing the requirements I felt that my qualification and experience is a perfect match to the position. I have done my graduation in Interior Designing from Fine Arts College, Manchester. After the completion of my course, I joined an art gallery as an intern. Spending six fruitful months there, I joined Flairs’ as assistant designer. During my tenure I worked for many clients who were very pleased with my work as I gave them the right flair which was according to their ch...

Summary: Application sample for economically weaker section people and those who are good in studies can be avail scholarship from different departments for higher studies. By this way, they can become Doctors, Engineers, etc. and can serve society. Here is one good sample of a scholarship consideration letters. August 10th 2010 the Secretary, Department of Economical welfare Government of Delhi Delhi Respected Sir, With due regards, I beg to state that I am a handicap person having two more brothers and two more sisters. My father is a small grocery shop owner. We all belong to scheduled class community. It is too difficult for my father to arrange finance for my higher studies. I am very eager to become doctor. I have passed my school final exams with an aggregate of 82%, and I am doing my plus two courses with BPC. I take this opportunity to request your good self kindly provide my scholarship as per my eligibility. Sir, my native place did not have any medical facility because of t...

Summary: A Scholarship cover letter in written to request for the available scholarship for the deserving student. Make sure to write the letter clearly in a well mannered way. Your mark sheets and academic achievements should be enclosed along with the letter to make known your capabilities. If you need help in writing a scholarship cover letter then read this give below sample. To, The Scholarship Selection Committee, California State University, July 18, 2010 Dear Sir/Ma’am, Please find enclosed my application for a scholarship from your esteemed university. I have always wanted to study at the California state University which is my dream to pursue my education only at your university as my elder brother who graduated from there. I am enclosing my academic qualification certificates and all the other extra curricular activity documents for you perusal. From my mark sheets and other certificates you can see that I have gained good marks and had a remarkable career. I have applied fo...