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Cover letter example for a quantity surveyor job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

Quantity Surveyor Cover Letter Example

Jessica Carter

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear HR,

Further to your advertisement in the Manchester Evening News last week, I would like to apply for the position of quantity surveyor at your Leeds office.

I have been employed as a quantity surveyor at my present employers since gaining my degree four years ago.   I have some experience in developing a mechanical and electrical department, although this is only planned to be a small division with my current employer.

I would welcome the opportunity to further enhance my knowledge in this field within a larger organisation.  I thoroughly enjoy the challenges involved, and am sure that working for your company which is highly regarded, will be a fantastic opportunity for me.

I have enclosed a copy of my professional qualifications, my CV, and my present employer who is aware that I am looking to further my career, will be happy to provide a reference when required.

I do hope that you will consider me for this position.  I am available to attend an interview at any time suitable for you, and I hope to hear from you in due course.

Your Name
Address

QUANTITY SURVEYOR VACANCY

Name
Address
Contact Details
Date
Mr Ben Lane
Position
Company Name
Company Address
Dear Mr Lane

RE: QUANTITY SURVEYOR VACANCY

I am writing regarding the recent advertisement for a Quantity Surveyor and would like to outline my experience, skills and qualifications for the position.

As you will see from my CV, I have achieved my Degree (name) and have since achieved the APC – Assessment of Professional Competence, recognised by the RICS and now on track to complete the MRICS.

Through my work experience and placements when studying, I gained knowledge of project management, working on projects up to the value of £3m, costings and an insight into contractual disputes, liaising with project managers from different sectors.

I take pride in my professional development and believe working for a company with such high regard and excellent reputation, would be an ideal progression for me and would be grateful to be given the opportunity to do so. I believe I have the attitude, work ethics and professionalism that would make a positive contribution to your company.

Thank you for considering my application, if you require further information regarding my CV or to discuss at greater depth, please do not hesitate to do so.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours sincerely (faithfully if Dear Sir/Madam)

Name

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Cover letter example for a Graduate Engineer job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

Graduate Engineer covering letter example

Jessica Carter

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear HR

I should like to apply for the role of Graduate Engineer as advertised recently.

I have Mechanical Engineering degree (2.1 Hons) including working with CAD and Solidworks and learning C/C++ programming skills.

I am looking for a role where I can help make a real impact in the business and am ready to make the next step into a career building role. As such I would like to work for an organisation where I can be given the opportunity to expand my knowledge of design and the theoretical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and apply it to real life situations.

I have previous experience of working in a System on Chip (SoC) environment during a summer internship at an aerospace manufacturer based in Bristol, where I gained a good understanding of System on Chip design and implementation flow.

 I am very willing to relocate as I am keen to gain a full-time position working within an Engineering department using the above skills and capabilities.

I am able to hit the ground running and work directly with leading engineers so that I can gain further hands on experience. I am flexible, and adaptable, and able to pick ideas up quickly and take action, under instruction, and meet project objectives and deliverables.

I enclose my CV and am available for interview at your convenience. References are available on request and I very much look forward to hearing from you as appropriate.

Your Name
Address

Graduate Engineer Cover Letter Example

Name
Address
Contact Details
Date
Mr Blake Down
Position
Company Name
Company Address
Dear Mr Down

RE: GRADUATE ENGINEER VACANCY

After seeing the above vacancy advertised, I would like to apply for the position within your Graduate Engineering Program. Currently I am in my final year working towards my Bachelor of Engineering at (name of university) and believe my skills and experience are parallel to those in your advertisement and job description.

(Company name) is of great interest to me due to the opportunity to be involved in the program and the challenge of working within a graduate program that incorporates rotations through the Research & Development; Procurement and Risk Analysis depts.

During my placement while studying, I was working with a company on £18m projects upgrading motorway sections where I was able to apply my theoretical knowledge of occupational health & safety; environmental management; risk management and customer service principles. By working collaboratively with staff across all levels, I have demonstrated my communication skills, both written and verbal, my ability to plan, set and achieve goals.

I would very much like the opportunity to be considered for the vacancy and would welcome the opportunity to discuss my application with you in more detail at an interview.

If you have any questions regarding my CV, please do not hesitate to contact me and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours sincerely (faithfully if Dear Sir/Madam)

Name

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Cover letter example for a Economist job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies. It’s free and fully editable.

Economist Cover Letter Example

Kevin Foreman

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear HR,

I was extremely interested in your role for an economist, and would like to be considered for this position. I have a very strong background in the field of economics, and feel that I would be a most suitable candidate.

I graduated from University with a first class degree in economics from a top university, and have been working as an economist ever since. The roles that I have worked in the past have been for top world class firms with reputable clients in the industry. I have therefore worked on excellent deals and obtained experience on working on high profile complex matters.

I am a highly skilled individual with excellent attention to detail. I have excellent knowledge of my subject area, and I keep my self aware of commercial factors constantly.  I thoroughly enjoy the area in which I work in and I believe that makes me a very strong candidate as I thrive on being challenged.

I work well in a team environment and have excellent presentation and communication skills. My approach is client orientated, and always focused on the wider goal. I hope in the future to work for you and to become an indispensable member of your team.

I attach my CV and I eagerly await your response.

Yours sincerely

Your Name
Address

Economist Cover Letter Example

Name
Address
Contact Details
Date
Mr Add Ition
Position
Company Name
Company Address
Dear Mr Ition

I was extremely interested in your recent advertisement for an Economist and I would like to highlight my expertise in this field and would be grateful if considered for this postion.

Having been employed at (company name) for over five years, I have been involved in evaluating past and present economic issues and trends, writing various technical and non-technical reports on economic trends and forecasts to inform the press and public. I have also conducted numerous visual presentations within Universities, Public and Private Sector organisations.

From your job description, I have the skills, knowledge and experience of carrying out the role of economist within (company name) and I would like to be involved in making recommendations of ways to improve efficiency by studying trends from interest rates, energy, health, transport and international development.

Thank you for taking time to read my application and CV, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely (faithfully if Dear Sir/Madam)

Name

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Use following examples of covering letters if you are going to apply for job applications in the UK.

Killer Cover Letter Example

Ms Jane Brown
101 Any Road
Every Town
XX1 1YY

Mr John Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
AA1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

Position of Sales Assistant

I am interested in the above post and would like to apply.

My CV indicates my previous work experience in busy retail locations in the leisure and children’s clothing sectors. I believe that my success in retail sales is due to my excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. I can communicate with customers in a friendly and informative manner and help them to make the right product choices.

I also have a great deal of experience in storing and laying out stock, handling cash and processing debit and credit card transactions. I work well with others and have a real team spirit mentality.

I am keen to transfer my skills to your company’s sector and feel sure that I would be a successful addition to the store. I am flexible in terms of working patterns and can be depended upon to work hard.

I would appreciate the opportunity to meet you to discuss the post in more detail. In the meantime, I would like to thank you for taking the time to consider my application.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Jane Brown

Killer Cover Letter Example 2

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to enquire about the vacancy within the organisation for (name vacancy). I have worked for (company name) for over five years now and have a sound knowledge of how the company has developed over that time and the future aspirations of the organisation as a whole.

To continue to be part of the organisation’s success and help take it to another level, I would like to be given the opportunity to work in (department name), as I feel it is a natural progression as to my present role and an area which I have great interest in and I believe I could make a positive contribution to the team.

Professional development is important to me and I have noted this role in my past PDP’s with my Line Manager. Now, I feel, is an excellent opportunity to prove I can carry out the role to the standards you expect, developing my role and (company name)’s also.

Thank you for taking the time to read my request and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours faithfully

Killer Cover Letter Example 3

Dear Ms Evans,

I hope you will consider me for the position of freelance writer, as advertised in The Guardian.

I was particularly excited to see a position open at Organic Living, as I have long been a fan of your work. I’m impressed by the way you make environmental issues accessible to non-environmentalists and I would love the opportunity to be part of your work.

Reading over the job description for the position, I recognised myself to a tee. As you will see on my attached CV, I have seven years’ experience with a charity, writing everything from newsletters to web sites to brochures. In addition to in-house publications, my work has been published in newspapers around the country.

Additionally, I am a versatile writer and I take pleasure in taking difficult information and presenting it in an easy-to-understand, upbeat format. I’ve never missed a deadline and pride myself on being able to cope with many different projects. My editing skills border on OCD; I have been known to correct mistakes on cafe menus!

If you would like to talk with me further at an interview, please call me at your earliest convenience.

Yours sincerely,

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If you want to apply for administrator jobs in the UK, you should write a working covering letter that will support your job application. There are thousands live administrator job vacancies that are on UK job boards online.

Administrator Cover Letter Example

Dear …

Administrator Vacancy as noted in Learnist.org

I am looking for a challenging role in a vibrant team, and I think that the Administrator’s role within your organisation would suit me perfectly.  I have enclosed my CV and really hope that you will seriously consider me for an interview.

I am already proficient with PCs, and can type an average of 50 words per minute. I am Intermediate with Word and Excel and can pick up new software easily.  I am a very organised person and am confident that I can provide you with all the skills required for an Administrator within your business, plus real motivation to succeed!

My current position is shift work and I am not allowed to answer phone calls during work hours, so if you do wish to arrange an interview or further discussions, please leave a message on my answerphone and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours truly,

ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY

Dear Mrs Kelly

RE: ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY

I am writing regarding the advertisement in the (paper/site name) for the above vacancy. As you will see from my CV, I have vast administration experience and excellent customer service skills. I have a professional, flexible approach, willing to take on any work required to enable me to carry out my work in an efficient manner.

Throughout my career I have proven to be resourceful, hard-working and dedicated with outstanding administrative and organisational skills, familiar with IT; MS Office and quick to grasp new ideas. I am also keen to further develop my existing skills and expertise to maintain and improve quality of service I can provide for your company.

My CV shows my academic qualifications but I am sure you will agree my valuable experience in office managing and administrative procedures are also vital to your organisation and how I can be a proactive member of your team.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss my application further.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Many thanks.

Yours sincerely (Yours faithfully if Dear Sir/Madam)

Teacher: The teaching profession has a massive shortfall and vacancies for more than 32,000 new teachers every year in addition to an increasing number of teaching assistants. This lack of applicants for the vacancies makes teaching a stressful career.

Dear Headmaster,

Teacher at Forthwitham Primary School

I write to apply for the vacancy of Teacher at Forthwitham Primary School, and enclose my CV and recommendation letters for your consideration.

I have recently finished my teacher training course where my tutors indicated I was able to capture my students imagination and promote learning throughout the class. I am very much looking forward to taking up a role in a school which is truly at the heart of the community.

Yours truly,

Teacher Cover Letter

Name
Address

Contact Details

DATE

Dear (INCLUDE ACTUAL NAME HERE IF YOU CAN),

I wish to apply for the position of secondary school (subject) teacher advertised recently in (enter paper/website).

I have a Bachelor of Education (secondary) from the University of (name) and have spent the last year in a temporary position teaching English and History at (name of institution).

I am a positive and motivated teacher, committed to providing students with a dynamic and interesting learning environment in which they can grow and develop. I am familiar with the (name of school applying for) secondary school curriculum and I thrive on keeping on top of the latest resources and developments within the teaching industry. I seek to encourage students to enjoy extra-curricular activities and study groups, which I believe develops a self-directed lifelong learning. While teaching at (School name) High School I played an essential role in mentoring and conducting research study groups for senior students. I am also qualified as a (subject) teacher, which allows for flexibility across a range of subjects.

My knowledge, skills and experience make me the perfect person for this position. I would be an asset to your school and would love the opportunity to assist in the development and progression of your students’ learning.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application.

I look forward to hearing from you and discussing my suitability for this role within your school.

Yours sincerely

Science Teacher Cover Letter

Dear Megan Ashley,

Science Teacher (Physics)

I would be delighted to be considered for the advertised vacancy of Science Teacher. Your school has long been recognised as a leading institution as a National Teaching School and student achievements, and I am also aware that Saffron Walden County High is a lead school for the Institute of Physics. It would be an amazing opportunity to complete my NQT year in such an environment to see how sciences can be taught in an engaging and thought-provoking way.

During my placements at [enter school name], Harlow and Leventhorpe Academy, [enter town name], I have planned and delivered 60 minutes lessons at KS3 (years 7 and 8) and KS4 (years 9 and 10) across Biology, Chemistry and Physics subjects. I was also allocated to a form group and delivered Form Time activities as well as making contact with parents over the telephone and during Parents Evenings. I was involved in the KS3 science club during the first term.

Having completed my Bsc Natural Sciences (Honours) degree from the Open University in 2014 I am due to complete my PGCE and Initial Teacher Training course from Essex Teacher Training in June 2017 where I am on-track to be a Grade 1 teacher.

I am a firm believer that Educational Research is the key to improving the standards of teaching, and I strive to incorporate teaching strategies that are proven to raise the achievements of students from all backgrounds and abilities. I am highly numerate, organised and efficient, enthusiastic about getting things right and making a difference to the students. I am cooperative, highly driven and motivated, and throughout my career I have quickly been identified as a positive, reliable and hard-working team player and I would be delighted to be considered to join the Saffron Walden County High Science Faculty.

Yours sincerely,

Operations Manager cover letter example. Amend as suitable and use it for your applications.

Cover Letter Operations Manager

<Enter date>

<Enter your full address>

I am sending you this cover letter along with my enclosed CV in response to the advertisement you have at <enter where job listing was found> for the position of Operations Manager. As an experienced Operations Manager who possesses extensive IT knowledge, strong leadership skills and outstanding relationship management abilities, I feel that I would be the ideal candidate to fill your open position.

A review of my included CV will confirm to you that I am able to design and implement process improvements aimed at streamlining work while at the same time increasing performance, efficiency and quality. What my CV does not show is the fact that I have the ability to provide motivational leadership to supervisors and key staff members so that they can best develop themselves and their respective departments.

I am a technically minded person with outstanding organisational abilities who strives to meet and exceed milestones and goals. I am a natural born trouble-shooter who works very well under pressure and I am well liked and respected by colleagues and subordinates.

I hope that you decide to get in touch with me so that we can sit down together to discuss your company and its goals and so that we can go over my application. I feel very confident that I can contribute much to your company’s continued success as your new Operations Manager.

Sincerely,

<enter name>

OPERATIONS MANAGER VACANCY

Or Try This One…

Dear

RE: OPERATIONS MANAGER VACANCY

I have enclosed my CV and would like to be considered for the above vacancy and I would like to outline my experience and qualifications that I feel are ideal for this role.

As an Operations Manager, I have experience in handling the logistics of an organisation, preparing budgets and inventories and overseeing the supervision of employees. I have a friendly yet professional attitude, comfortable liaising with staff at all levels. I am able to harness a working environment which encourages team work, energy and creativity.

Having the background experience as an Operations Manager, I am able to think on my feet, make quick decisions with little hesitation. As you will see from my CV, I achieved a degree in (name).

With my qualifications and skills for this role, I would be able to research business processes, putting effective measures in place to ensure (company) can run to its maximum productivity.

I have a good understanding of management procedures in general and would like to be given the opportunity to be involved with your organisation which I feel would be a natural progression to utilise my skills and knowledge further.

If you have any questions regarding my application, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours sincerely (faithfully if Dear Sir/Madam)

Name

Enc.

Cover letter example for a commis chef job. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

Commis Chef Cover Letter Example

Peter Jones

Hiring Manager
Learnist Ltd
30 Viva Street
London
6BH 11CH

20 May 2020

Dear HR,

Further to your advertisement in the Chester News I would like to apply for the position of commis chef in your country house hotel. I am an experienced commis chef, but I am currently working in a smaller establishment and I now wish to further my career.

You will see from my enclosed CV the details of my training, qualifications and experience. I love using fresh local ingredients whenever possible, and I understand that your head chef specifically changes the menu to take advantage of seasonal produce. Your hotel has a very good reputation for high standards and I feel that I am ready to take up this challenging position.

I understand that this is a live-in position which, owing to the rural location of your hotel will be ideal for me. I enjoy creating new dishes in my free time and am delighted when they are perfected so they can be added to the menu.

I do hope that you will consider my application. I would be pleased to attend an interview at a date convenient for you and I hope to hear from you in due course.

Yours faithfully

Your Name

Address

Commis Chef Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr. Davies,

I am interested in your recent advertisement in the Leeds Gazette for the position of Commis Chef at Barney’s Restaurant.

I recently completed my Level 3 in Food Hygiene and hold a Fist Aid certification. I would very much like to advance in my career and believe that I am ready for this position of Commis Chef that you are offering.

The job requirements appear to be more challenging and varied than those I have grown used to at my current job at Nando’s. I would like to expand my knowledge, learn new responsibilities and be able to further my career within the field.

For the last two years I have been working as Kitchen Assistant where my responsibilities were:

– Clearing the kitchen stations of all unnecessary utensils and food.
– Clearing/cleaning cooking vessels and utensils from all the work surfaces and sinks.
– Chopping, peeling various vegetables for prep
– Daily verification of our dairy products expiration dates and disposing of any out of date products.
– General assistance in food presentation for selected events.

I believe that I would excel at menu suggestions and planning, cooking meals, guiding the serving staff as to what the daily/weekly specials were all while being able to continue to learn from the chefs during their daily tasks.

I hope to hear from you soon and look forward to the opportunity to discuss my suitability further.

Yours sincerely,

Use this covering letter example if you are going to apply for a shop assistant job in the UK.

As a Shop Assistant you will be responsible for:

Replenishing stock levels
General housekeeping
Dealing with customer queries on occasion
Working as part of a team

Your duties will include:

Supporting management and as part of a high performing team, you would play a key role in the smooth running of the shop, ensuring that all customers receive great products and a friendly service at all times. Key responsibilities will include opening and closing, stock counting, cashing up, food preparation, keeping an eye on every detail that goes into the efficient operation of the shop as well as ensuring that it is clean, hygienic and welcoming at all times.

Cover Letter Shop Assistant

Dear ,

I am sending you this covering letter and CV in regard to the position advertised in . With these documents, I would like to apply to the position of shop assistant.

I have a passion for working on the shop floor. The interaction with both other members of staff and the consumer is really what makes a job worthwhile in my eyes. This is because every interaction is different, which gives a shop assistant role something that few other jobs can offer. I always take my role very seriously, when I worked at I was fully professional at all times.

It is important that a shop assistant is happy and outgoing at all times. I never shy away on the shop floor and will always ask the customer if they need help because I understand that some consumers are shy and will not approach a member of staff for help.

Please take the time to read my resume, which I believe you will find more than suitable for this role. If you want to discuss my application, please call me on .

Yours Sincerely,