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COVER LETTER TO ACCOMPANY RESUME

(FOR SOMEONE WITHOUT EXPERIENCE)

If you don't have any or much experience then try to attract the employers attention to some of your qualifications or skills.


	328 Riverside Dr. Ottawa, Ontario K1V 9V6 June 15. 1987
Ms. Lynn Brown Director of Personnel Ace Insurance Company 274 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1S Z4G Dear Ms. Brown: I wish to apply for the position of clerk/typist as advertised in The Citizen on Tuesday, June 15, 1987. Please find enclosed my resume for your review and consideration. For the past two years I have worked as an office assistant for my church, with the responsibility of typing, copying and mailing the newsletter. I am familiar with an office set-up and all facets of a clerk/typist position. I am a quick learner and a hard worker, and I feel sure that I am fully qualified for the position of clerk/typist at Ace Insurance Company. I look forward to hearing from you with respect to an interview. I may be reached at 737-6085.
	Sincerely yours, Jennifer Patterson

COVER LETTER TO ACCOMPANY RESUME

(FOR SOMEONE WITH EXPERIENCE)

121 Lawrence Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario
KIV 9M7

July 17, 1936

Mrs. I. Duning
Philipson Inc.
1230 Bank St.
K1S 4K0

Dear Mrs. Duning,

As requested in our recent telephone conversation, I am sending you a copy of my resume as well as letters of recommendation to give you more information about me.

As I briefly mentioned over the telephone, I have many years of experience in several areas of sales and promotion that could be useful to your organization.

I would like to meet with you to discuss present or future positions in person. Please contact me by telephone at 733-5069 or by writing to me at the above address.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Michelle Richards

SAMPLE LETTER RESPONDING TO A HELP WANTED AD


	444 Red River Way. Winnipeg, Manitoba November 3, 1996
Ms. Rhonda Wilbert Red River Valley School Board 30 Hadley Road Winnipeg, Manitoba Dear Madam, In reply to your advertisement in the Winnipeg Free Press of November 2, 1996, I would like to be considered for the position of general office secretary (position PE-4710-2). The qualifications you are seeking are closely related to those I have acquired in the course of eight years' experience in a similar job. Enclosed is a resume of my professional background. I can be reached by telephone during the day at 998-6466 and evenings (after 5:00 p.m.) at 923-5467. All correspondence may be sent to the address shown above. I would appreciate meeting you at your earliest convenience in order to discuss my work experience in greater detail.
	Yours very truly, John Henderson

SAMPLE LETTER COVERING REQUIREMENTS MENTIONED IN JOB AD

Braven Tracey
7950 Trafalgar Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6P 4V7
Phone: 264-6438 Fax: 268-4761

11 April 1997

Jim Bishop
CSSEA
800 - 555 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C.
Fax: 657-7286

Dear Mr. Bishop:

Re: Research & Information Technology Officer

I am writing in response to your recent advertisement in the Vancouver Sun.

I have done many things in my working career, and done them exceptionally well. I crave challenge, thrive on a fast pace, and love to deal with people, especially in technical and analytical areas.

The following summary relates the job requirements to my qualifications:

Eight years management experience with the federal government which involved budgeting, recruitment and selection, orientation and training, and development of policy and procedures.
Excellent computer skills, including project management of a database application for the federal government, word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software in the LAN environment.
Familiarity with accounting, office and administrative systems.
Customer service orientation.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
I have a university degree in Education and I have extensive computer training from the federal government.
I go all out to contribute to every team I join.

I will glady provide references upon request. Thank you for your consideration.

Yours truly,

Braven Tracey

SAMPLE LETTER INCLUDING REQUIREMENTS AND MATCHING EXPERIENCE

Braven Tracey
7950 Trafalgar Street
Vancouver, B.C. V6P 4V7
Phone: 264-6438 Fax: 268-4761

11 April 1997

Manager, Human Resources
Artios
#200 - 535 Thurlow St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3L2

Dear Sir or Madam:

Re: Technical Writer

Your advertisement makes it clear you need a special, multi-talented individual.

In an age of specialists, I am a Jack of all trades. Yet the 90's call for skills across a wide range and the ability to learn with lightning speed and accuracy--a sharp mind combined with experience, depth of perception, and superb people, communication, and computer skills.

The following relates my qualifications to your requirements.

Requirment	Suitability
University Degree	Mine is a Bachelor of Education in English, History, and Theatre.
Experience with complex business software	I am proficient with all major business applications and have programmed at an intricate level.
Experience preparing end user training material and instructor guides	I just completed a 170 page course on advanced DOS and Windows, including 95. The format self-paced and includes audio tapes and practice files.
Experience preparing on-line documentation	I've done on-line documentation for my own projects as well as ones for the federal government.
Superior verbal and written skills	Absolutely! Communicating is my number one strength.
Ability to work with people from all levels.	I love working with people, especially in a teaching/mentoring role.
Knowledge of the corrugating /converting industry.	Sorry--here I'll have to rely on my ability to learn extremely quickly.

Yours truly,

Braven Tracey

BLANK COVER LETTER IN REPLY TO AN ADVERTISEMENT


Your Name & Address:	_______________________ _______________________ _______________________
Date:	_______________________
Addressee:	_______________________
Company Name:	_______________________
Address:	_______________________
Dear_______________________,
First paragraph:	You should try to generate the reader's interest. Mention your reasons for writing to him/her.



Second paragraph:	You can mention your skills and strengths. Explain how these can be helpful to your future employer and mention the position you are seeking. If you are replying to an advertisement, relate your background and strengths to the requirements of the position advertised.



Third paragraph:	You should request an interview and, if appropriate, mention to the reader that you will be calling him or her to arrange a mutually convenient time for that interview.



Yours truly,

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