WRITING A COVER LETTER

Dear Mr. Cooper-Gordon: I am following up on my inquiry of July 28 about the Field Operator Trainee (PWES-7521276) position you have open in your firm. I also wish to take this opportunity to reiterate my enthusiasm for working with you at Penn's Woods Energy Services. Having recently called your office to follow up on my previous submission, I am following the advice to again enclose my application materials, including my resume. After further studying the job description, I conclude that the ideal candidate should possess exceptional computer literacy, the ability to effectively liaison with customers, and the ability to perform well independently. The person selected for this position will also have to be enthusiastic about working in the field. I am convinced that my degree in chemical engineering, my advanced drilling coursework, and my skills align well with your needs. This position is extremely similar to my position with Juggernaut Industries, where I demonstrated proficie...

Dear Ms. Ainsley: I just want to state again what a pleasure it was to talk with you back in November about a position as a graphic artist with Greater Cascades Newspapers. I thank again you most sincerely for your time in getting to know me and answering all my questions about the company. Our interview -- and the interviews I've been on since then -- have affirmed in my mind that Greater Cascades Newspapers is the right environment for me and that I have a great deal to offer your company. I am hoping you are as interested in my qualifications as I am in contributing to your firm. I'm eager to bring my experience in design-related applications in both Mac and PC platforms, graphic-design skills, communications-studies background, and teamwork experience to Greater Cascades. I'm available for a follow-up interview if that would help you better evaluate my qualifications. I can be there anytime it's convenient and very much look forward to visiting the company again. Ms...

Dear Ms. Stilwell: Thanks so much for talking with me today about the position in fashion merchandising at Holbrook's. I was truly inspired by the energy and dedication to the company that you brought to our interview. I am positive that I have what it takes to bring the same kind of energy and dedication to your company. As I mentioned, Holbrook's has been my first choice for fashion since before I was a pre-teen. I bought the suit I wore to our interview at Holbrook's! My education has equipped me for this job, and my enthusiasm will ensure my success. My internships with several local apparel stores have taught me a great deal about meeting the needs of target market segments. I would like to take the next step in this process and discuss the position further with you at your office in the Long Beach store. I plan to contact your secretary on Friday to schedule a mutually convenient time to meet. Again, Ms. Stilwell, I thank you most sincerely for your time, your energy,...

Dear Ms. Bonwit: I'd like to thank you for the time you spent talking with me about the marketing-research analyst position you have open at  Razzle  magazine. I am very excited about this position and convinced that my marketing training equips me more than adequately for the job. I meant to mention during the interview that last summer I attended a three-week intensive seminar on SPSS, the foremost marketing-research software package. I know the job description mentions the ability to use SPSS, and I wanted to make sure you knew that I am extremely well-versed in the use of this software. Please contact me if you have any questions about my ability with this program or about any of my other qualifications. As you know, my work-study position in the institutional research office here at Rutgers provided an excellent background for marketing- research work. I look forward to hearing from you soon about the position, and I again thank you for meeting with me. Sincerely,

Dear Mrs. Mellish: Thank you for the time you took to interview me for the seminar leader position. After our interview, I'm convinced that I have the three ingredients you're looking for in your workshop/seminar leaders. I know you expressed some concern in our meeting that I have not worked in a human resources department. I want to stress, however, that I have participated significantly in the hiring process for my sorority and have a solid record of achievement in my human-resources classes. As for your requirement for public-speaking experience, my having been leader of new-student orientation groups at my college for three years, along with outstanding grades in my public-speaking classes, qualify me nicely. Finally, I have enclosed some writing samples to further demonstrate the third ingredient, my communications skills. Thank you again, Mrs. Mellish, for this wonderful opportunity to interview for the seminar leader position. I promise you I won't let you down if y...

Dear Mr. Bower: I'd like to thank you for talking with me on Tuesday about the account executive position in your company. I truly appreciate the opportunity to interview, as well as all the time and care you took in telling me about the job, learning more about my qualifications, and reviewing my portfolio. Although we both recognized that this position is not the best match for me, I was delighted to realize that my background, both my 10 years of direct-marketing experience and my design skills, provides me with excellent qualifications to solve your creative advertising dilemma on a freelance basis. I am eager to bring my talents to your firm, and I am convinced that my experience in designing attractive yet effective direct-mail pieces will enable me to make a significant contribution. I have frequently been called upon to apply my understanding of the art of the sale to positioning a product to sell. My philosophy is that there is a specific formula to direct-market advertisi...

Johnny Ritenougher 372 Spiegel Drive Chicago, IL 60600 (312) 555-2938 Mr. Steven Rhoads Human Resources Director Motorola, Inc. 1303 E. Algonquin Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60196 Dear Mr. Rhoads: I'd like to thank you for taking the time to discuss the recruitment officer position at Motorola with me. I very much appreciate the detail with which you described the position. I felt a rapport with you that I know would contribute to an excellent working relationship. You did an exceptional job of emphasizing the importance of the position to the continuing success of the company. I am convinced that I can meet the challenge of exceeding federal and state government quotas for hirings. I also affirmed through the interview that my experience working well with students in my internship program and making positive contacts with business people in my last several jobs would contribute significantly to my success in the position. I could apply my considerable communications skills to giving presen...

Debbie Papadeas 33 Tobacco Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105 (336) 555-2132 Dr. George Lennox, Provost University of Western Carolina Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Dear Dr. Lennox: I want to thank you for seeking me out and taking the time to meet with me about the proposed position of Special Assistant to the Provost for Admissions Projects. I am truly excited about this position and the contribution I could make toward working with alumni, high-school teachers, volunteers, faculty, and deans on recruitment, and targeting such potential student populations as nontraditional students, international students, and perhaps others. My strong support for the University of Western Carolina, along with exceptional communications, organizational, promotional, and marketing skills make me exactly the kind of "value-added" employee who can get this job done for you. You need someone who can target new kinds of student constituencies with innovative marketing skills. I am that person. My ability ...

Note: This letter is a bit lengthy, but it does a good job of summing up the strengths of the interview and enticing the employer with the idea that hiring this candidate means that more ideas and innovations cannot be far behind. Your thank-you letter will typically be shorter. 7 Shawnee Road Short Hills, NJ 07078 201-555-0303 Ms. Sentra Nessen  Dayton Sumner Memorial Art Museum  203 Harbor Street Baltimore, MD  Dear Ms. Nessen: I want to thank you for taking the time to interview me yesterday for the position of assistant director of the Dayton Sumner Memorial Art Museum. You, Mr. Dawson, and Dr. Acquino exuded warmth, and I know we could all have an excellent working relationship. As I further studied the job description for the position, I grew even more confident that I could take the museum to new heights of success. With the resources I've gathered, I am ready to hit the ground running with grant-writing. The 15 percent bonus for grants brought in is an excellent i...

Dear Dr. Kresgee: I'd like to thank you for talking with me about the research-assistant position in your seismology lab. I truly appreciate all the time and care you took in telling me about the job and learning more about me. I'm so pleased that you agree that my senior research project in seismology provides me with excellent experience for this position. I am eager to bring my passion for seismology to the research-assistant position, and I am convinced the knowledge and experience I've already cultivated make me the best researcher for the job. I very much look forward to learning of your decision soon. Please feel free to contact me if you need more information about my qualifications. Thank you again for the exhilarating interview. Sincerely,

3 123rd Street Bellerose, NY 1126 516-555-8652 Ms. Roberta Gregory AT&T Corp. 32 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013-2121 Dear Ms. Gregory, I'd like to thank you for taking the time to talk with me Monday about the corporate adjuster position you have open at AT&T. Your energetic presentation was enough to brighten anyone's Monday morning. I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the company and its benefits. I also enjoyed the challenging, thoughtful talk I had with Mr. Wilson. I felt a rapport and respect for him that I know would facilitate a good working relationship. I feel I have a good understanding of the requirements of the position, and I am very interested. I am even more confident than before of my ability to make a real contribution to AT&T. Ms. Gregory, thanks again for talking with me Monday. Should you or Mr. Wilson want to talk with me further, I would be more than happy to oblige. I look forward to the possibility of...

7 Greenway Court Eugene, OR 97401 503-555-0303 Mr. Archie Weatherby  California Investments, Inc. 25 Sacramento Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Dear Mr. Weatherby, Thank you for taking the time to discuss the insurance broker position at California Investments, Inc., with me. After meeting with you and observing the company's operations, I am further convinced that my background and skills coincide well with your needs. I really appreciate that you took so much time to acquaint me with the company. It is no wonder that California Investments retains its employees for so long. I feel I could learn a great deal from you and would certainly enjoy working with you. In addition to my qualifications and experience, I will bring excellent work habits and judgment to this position. With the countless demands on your time, I am sure that you require people who can be trusted to carry out their responsibilities with minimal supervision. I look forward, Mr. Weatherby, to hearing from you conce...

Description Job applicants can send this thank you letter template for a telephone interview, and confirming a follow-up interview for an open position. March 7, 2014 Dear : It was a pleasure speaking with you on the phone last week. I want to thank you for arranging for me to meet with Bryan Baker on Monday, July 21, at 10:30 A.M. In preparation for the meeting, I’m reviewing the annual report you sent me. I’m looking forward to meeting Mr. Baker and learning more about Fabrikam, Inc. Thank you again for your kind assistance. Sincerely,

Description This letter template thanks your interviewer for their time, expresses your interest in the position and the company, and reiterates how your prior success in another field would translate to success in this new position. March 7, 2014 Dear : I want to thank you for your time on Wednesday. Our discussion left me even more excited about your sales team ¾ and convinced that I’d be a perfect fit. As you know, I have dedicated the last 10 years of my career to electronic technologies. Now I’m eager to make that same commitment to a challenging growth business like Fabrikam, Inc. Hire me and you’ll get a loyal employee who is honest and hard-working, and who understands the industry, clients, and buyers; someone with an established, solid reputation who will add to your image and your bottom line. Arthur, I look forward to working with you to build big things together. Sincerely,

Description Follow up a job interview with a courteous thank you letter. Customize this template to express your positive thoughts about the company and the available position. [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST   ZIP Code] [Date] March 7, 2014 [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST   ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient Name] : Thank you for the opportunity to discuss your opening for a [job title] . It was a pleasure meeting you on [click to select date] and learning more about the position and [Company Name] . I was impressed with the projects that [Company Name] is developing and with your plans for the company’s growth. I am enthusiastic about the possibility of working for you at [Company Name] . The position sounds like a perfect match for my skills and experience. Please contact me at [phone number] if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, [Your Name]

Summary: It is always great to get the news that you passed an interview and ad been selected for the job. Have you thought that it could be nice to write a “thank you “letter for your employer? It does not take too much effort, especially if you just rely on the sample given below: From: (Monika Kreyger) (45 Dverix STR, London) To: (HR-manager) (Artines corporations LTD) (15 Livens Road, London) 12 September 2010 Dear Mr. Fedder, It was very nice to meet you at the interview. I wish express my gratitude for selecting me for this vacancy of senior auditor in your company. I thank you for granting me this chance to apply my knowledge and skills to the benefit of your firm. I will do my best in order not to disappoint you. This job position was always my aim and I feel that I can be valuable for the company by doing senior auditor’s job. Your firm is the one I always wanted to work at considering its high reputation and experience. Thank you again for the trust. I am looking forward to s...

In today’s scenario getting a job that our hearts desire, is very rare indeed. And when one does get it, he is over the moon. After acquiring a job that the person was striving for, motivates this person to write this letter to his future employers. Here is a sample job thank you letter: From: Dr. David Ronaldson Dale College of Nursing, Vancouver, Canada To: The Director Edmonton college of Nursing and Research, Edmonton, Canada 21 st  June 2010 Ref: Thank you for the job offered Dear Sir, I am in possession of your acceptance letter, asking me to join your prestigious college. It is of extreme pleasure for me to be joining your college. It shall be of no problem for me to join by the 30 th  of this month. I have already given my notice to the Dean of our college. I shall be able to wind up all my work here within the stipulated period and reach Edmonton by 28 th  of this month. It shall give me enough time acquaint myself with the new work place. I shall bring all the c...

From, Mr Stevenson. To, Mr Jacobs, Human Resource Officer, PVZ Cinemas Dear Mr Jacobs, I, Mr Stevenson, am writing this letter being extremely overwhelmed. After reading your letter dated 16 May, 2010 I have realised that I have secured the job of marketing manager in  PVZ Cinemas. I accept this job offer with open arms. Along with the acceptance for the job offer, I would like to exploit this opportunity to assure you that you shall be getting everything delivered which I have exhibited promisingly in my job application letter. I would also like to express my gratitude to you for considering me capable for shouldering this big responsibility. I would make it sure that I do not fail you in any circumstances. I would like to join my job as early as possible and I am looking forward to the next intimation from your side about when to join. Looking forward for a favourable working atmosphere and a healthy work relation with PVZ Cinemas, Yours sincerely, Mr Stevenson