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Medical Administrator Job Application

The role of a Medical Administrator involves all the duties of an office Administrator, with the specialism of the medical industry. The role primarily involves providing administrative support to medical staff, and depending on where you work, you may also be the first point of contact for patients – a role that requires tact, discretion and understanding, so no laughing at embarrassing illnesses.

This role may not be based within GP surgeries or medical centres, but also within hospitals, prisons and schools. There are also some relevant qualifications within the industry that may be required, and these are detailed below.

The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to the recruitment department. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a trial to see if the role is suitable to you.

Duties to expect:

Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail
Providing personal assistant support to medical staff
Answering phone calls and arranging appointments Writing letters or recording medical notes
Ensuring medical samples are properly labelled
Filing and typing up reports
Providing administrative assistance with medical research

Qualifications required:

There is some studying and qualifications required for this role. Most employers will look for at least four GCSEs (A -C grades, including English).

Strong secretarial skills are also a requirement and you’ll also need to have some understanding of medical jargon and processes, so you’ll need to have specialist training. Qualifications include:

NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Medical Administration
NVQ Level 3 Diploma for Medical Secretaries
NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Medical Administration
NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Medical Terminology

Example cover letter for Medical Administrator

Dear Recruitment Manager,

I am writing to submit my application for the position of Medical Administrator at within the (Medical centre / where job based).

Please find my CV attached, from which you can see my academic qualifications including NVQ Level 2 Business Administration as well as an NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Medical Administration. I also posses over two years of working experience as a Senior Medical Secretary.

From my training and experience, I have gained many industry related skills such as a knowledge of current laws and regulations, the ability to assure compliance at the facility, typing speed of 45wpm, computer literate in office applications; MS Word, MS Excel and MS Access etc as well as various database software packages.

I am available to start immediately, and should you require any further information please feel free to contact me.

Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Sales Representative Job Application

The job role of a Sales representatives can vary, depending on the product / industry you are selling within..However, each role requires strong selling skills and the ability to be able to cope with frequent rejection. You are the company’s ambassador – presenting its products and services in as positive a light as possible. Sales representatives spend much of their time visiting companies and individuals with a view to securing new business, as well as maintaining relationships with past customers and acting as intermediary between company and client.

A variety of methods are used in an effort to make a sale, including presentations and showcasing samples, providing information on any available discounts or offers and answering questions on the products or services that are being sold

Duties to expect:

• Updating customer databases
• Conducting market research
• Meeting sales targets
• Promoting new products
• Reporting sales trends
• Recording orders
• Monitoring competitor activity
• Evaluating marketing campaigns

The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to the recruitment department. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a trial to see if the role is suitable to you – this can involve meeting a set target within a required period of time to see if the role is suited to you.

Example cover letter for Sales Representative

Dear Recruitment Manager,

I am writing to you regarding your current Sales Representative vacancy you currently have, as advertised (where advertised)

Within the past six years, I have developed strong sales skills that have enabled me to build a record of sustained sales increases. I thrive on challenge and change, and I look forward to new opportunities to build positive customer relationships every day. I believe that as a Sales Representative, my energy, analytic skills, organisational abilities, and creativity in tackling problems will make a positive contribution. I am equally comfortable working independently to meet company goals, as well as collaboratively as part of a team.

I would welcome the chance to provide you with additional information in addition to what appears in my enclosed CV. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Thank you for your time and consideration

Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Barista Job Application

The job role of a Barista involves serving hot, non-alcoholic drinks, and can be based within a variety of locations, such as public houses, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels and canteens.

The role does not require qualifications, however the suitable candidate for the role must be able to deliver friendly, efficient customer service in order to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers.

Duties to expect:

Deliver excellent customer service, at all times
Serve and present hot non-alcoholic beverages Assist in keeping front-of-house and toilets clean and tidy, at all times
Keep up to date with current promotions and new products
Make customers aware of offers on our great food and drink range
Speak to customers to ensure that they are satisfied with their meals

The application process is usually the submission of an application form and cover letter to the recruitment department. Many job vacancies will be advertised on company websites, posters within the establishments, within local newspapers and on jobsites such as jobcentre advertisements. Sending speculative cover letters is also a good way of applying for this type of employment. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a trial to see if the role is suitable to you.

Example speculative cover letter for Barista

Dear Recruitment Manger,

I am writing to you to enquire into your needs of a customer-focused barista for your coffee section?

If yes, then the enclosed CV may be of interest to you. I can offer you over three years experience within coffee brewing and the coffee beverages service.
In addition, I can offer my experience and competencies, and some of my specialities include: • Customised Coffee Cupping • Hand Brewed Coffee • Espresso • Froth Cappuccino • Latte Art.

I also possess effective communication, outstanding customer care and time management skills, along with a polite and professional manner.

I am available to start immediately, and thank you for your time and consideration.
 
Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Social Media Intern

The role of a Social Media Intern is an unpaid role to mainly assist with the social media marketing projects and marketing initiatives. Part of the role will allow you to learn the industry, and how to make social media a productive part an overall marketing strategy.

Interns within the Social Media industry are expected to have gained some experience of how social media works, and you must be able to think strategically in order to see how social media fits into the marketing strategy of a business corporation, by using it to build long-lasting relationships.

An internship is a ‘learn-on-the-job role, and is usually a part time position as and when required. Progression is available from successful completion of the internship.

The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to either the recruitment department. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly trial to see if the role is suitable to your skill set and knowledge.

Interns will be required to possess the following:

Marketing or Media related qualification – Some internships require Graduates with degree grading of a First, 2:1 or, in some cases, a 2:2
Knowledge of creating new profiles and pages on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc
Ability to upload videos, photo albums, etc
Ability to find new users to follow/friend/like our business
Writing and posting blog posts/tweets/updates, etc
Willingness to learn and grow, ask pertinent questions

Example cover letter for Social Media Intern

Dear Recruitment Department,

I am writing to you in order to apply for the Social Media Intern position of which you currently have available within your company.

I believe that my Media Studies degree, achieved at the (University/college) at a grade of 2:1, combined with my practical experience, makes me an excellent candidate for this position.

My awareness of Public and Media Relations as a result of my studies has prepared me for the specific industry, such as the study and completion of modules such as Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Effects of Mass Media on Society and Public Relations. I am also skilled in the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS X, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and WordPress .

You will also see from my attached CV that I have gained employment experience whilst I was a full time student. As a result, I not only have strong academic preparation, but I have a great deal of work experience that reinforced and informed my class work. This work experience has strengthened my work ethic by developing skills such as multi-tasking, problem solving, working independently and gaining strong leadership skills.

Securing and completing an internship with such a well respected, well-known company would be a valuable opportunity for me, and in turn, I am confident that I would make positive contributions to your company.

Many thanks for your time in reading my application, and I hope to hear from you soon to further discuss this position and my qualifications. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me at (Email address) or by phone (telephone number) should you require any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

Writing a cover letter for the job role of a……

Picker Packer

The role of a picker Packer is primarily based within warehouse environments or on production lines. This role involves ‘Picking’ the goods, and ‘Packing’ them into containers such as boxes, crates or trays.

As a Picker Packer, you will be required to have a good level of physical fitness, an eye for detail, ability to use own initiative and be quick with your hands.

Although there are no particular qualifications, possessing a fork lift licence may be required, and a manual handling certification could be of use to get you ahead of the competition. As well as this, a basic level of reading, writing and maths would be required.

Many of these vacancies will be advertised on jobcentre websites and boards, in local newspapers and the websites of private warehouse and distribution companies. Agencies also source a majority of these types of vacancies, so registering with as many industrial recruitment agencies as possible would be a good place to start. You may also find some vacancies advertised on national job websites occasionally.
The application process is usually the submission of your CV and cover letter to either the recruitment department or the agency account manager. This will then be followed by an interview, and possibly a registration process if this is an agency vacancy. Some warehouse and distribution companies also request that applicants take part in a test to show their level of capability.

Main requirements for the role to remember when writing your cover letter:

Reading, numeracy and literacy skills – preferably at least level 2
Effective verbal and written communication
Good communication skills
Able to work both in a team and as an individual
Show attention to detail

Example cover letter for Picker Packer

Dear Sir / Madam,

Please find my CV attached in regards to your advertisement on (Enter Jobsite Here) for a Picker Packer within your warehouse at (Institute Name)

I have gained experience of this role in my previous employment, and whilst employed, I also achieved my counterbalance and reach forklift licence and completing my manual handling training.

I am aware of the requirements of the role, and as you can see from my attached CV, I have gained many transferable skills and experience in relation to this role and its demanding working environment.

I am available at anytime for interview, and if you require any further information, please feel free to contact me.

Kind regards

Applicant Name

An Environment Officer ensures that people’s living and work surroundings are safe and healthy to live and work in. Usually you will gain a role such as this through completing a degree at university and then passing some professional exams to allow you to practice in this role.

You will need to be able to analyse information, write reports and present your findings to people so explaining information in a non technical manner.

If you are ready to apply for this role, please see below example which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for Environment Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for an Environment Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Environment Officer which I have seen advertised (where) and (when).

I completed my degree in (name of subject) in (what year) – (Discuss some detail of the degree, what made you choose this course, why did you want to become an Environment Officer?).

Since completing my degree I have (done what, have you done any professional exams, been working in a similar environment)?

I have good communication skills and as part of my daily work I am always talking to different people, writing reports and analysing situations according to someone’s environment.

To date I have had some experience of dealing with noise pollution from businesses and people and dealing with these effectively, I have also been involved in some kitchens and assessing the suitability of that environment. I provide advice and measures/ plans to people as required and help them to ensure that the environment they are in is safe not only for them but everyone who comes into contact with the place.

I have enclosed my CV with this letter and also details of my degree and professional qualifications. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
In the meantime, thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have previous secretarial skills and have seen a role of School Secretary that you would like to apply for then you must ensure you have enough administrative and secretarial experience to do this busy role.

A school secretary is the one person who is in constant contact with many different people wearing many different hats in one day and you need to be an excellent communicator to perform this role well.

If you are looking for an idea on how to write your covering letter please see the below example.

Cover Letter Example for a School Secretary

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a School Secretary

I have recently seen your advert for a School Secretary and I would like to apply for this role.

I have had a number of years (say how many if true) experience in a secretarial position and am very interested in working as a school secretary. I understand the importance of education to society and feel that as I am an organised secretary that I could perform well in a school setting.

I have researched the role thoroughly and know that this role involves designing newsletters, typing letters, liaising with catering in terms of writing up menus etc, dealing with monies for school dinners or after school clubs etc. It is a very varied and busy role and this is something I am very interested in.

I work well as part of a team or on my own initiative and work well under pressure. I thrive off dealing with new challenges and feel that as my communication skills are excellent that I can relate to pupils, parents and teachers, colleagues alike.

I have enclosed my CV with my letter which details my previous experiences. I am available for interview at your convenience should you be interested in my skills.

Thank you for taking the time to read my CV and covering letter and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

In the role of a Sports Development Officer you will help to organised sports projects with the end result being to encourage people to be healthy and use exercise as part of their daily routine.

You will need to be passionate about sports and be able to motivate and encourage people and maybe communities.

If you have found a role you are passionate about and want to apply, please see the below covering letter you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter: Sports Development Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Sports Development Officer

I have recently seen that you are looking for a sports development officer and I would like to apply for this role.

I am actively committed to sports having tried many different sports and always ready to try a new challenge. I have worked with many people in my local community setting up various cricket matches in the summer and fun things to get people involved and these have been a real success.

I like to maintain a healthy lifestyle and like to ensure that people I am working with do the same. Exercise makes people feel better and I like to ensure that people feel as good as they possibly can. I feel that I am a very motivated person and able to motivate others.

I have excellent communication skills and feel that I work well with others. I like to come up with new ideas and new challenges and am a very committed member of the team.

I would like to continue my career and do some professional sports qualifications to ensure that I am the best at my role for the business I work for. I have worked with children and adults alike and am able to relate to many different types of personality.

I have enclosed my CV for your consideration. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have decided that you want to work for the local government and have found a role in which you want to apply for then you should be aware of what the role involves. As a Local Government Officer you will be responsible for ensuring that council policies that are made are put into place and adhered to. To do this role you will need to be a very organised person who can deal with a number of different roles and people.

If you would like some help in writing your covering letter, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for a Government Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Local Government Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Local Government Officer and have enclosed my latest CV for you to see in detail my skills and experiences.

In my previous roles I have been responsible for writing and submitting reports based on my findings and then presenting my findings in meetings. I feel that I am a confident communicator and like to research and thoroughly understand the information so that I am able to explain if effectively to my colleagues and managers.

I have always had to manage and keep accurate and very detailed records and this has been both on a computer database system as well as manually. I have also managed a budget for my team and had some supervisory experience. I believe that all these factors will transfer well into this role, combined with my passion for local government and having such a keen interest in local government.

I do hope that you will consider my previous experience for this role as I would be very keen to begin a career within local government and am able to do whatever training and learning there is to do to ensure that I do this role effectively.

I am available for an interview at your convenience and happy to answer any questions you may have regarding my experiences.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

A Health Service Manager is a very responsible role ensuring that a Hospital or other health centre is run efficiently and provides the best service it can to patients. This will be a very challenging role with a varied list of duties from controlling financial budgets, recruitment, staffing, patients etc so you will need to be a thorough individual with a great business mind who can think quickly.

If you are ready for applying for a role you have seen but not sure where to start please see the below example which could help.

Cover Letter for a Health Service Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Health Service Manager

I have recently seen a role for a Health Service Manager which I would like to submit my CV in application for.

I am a very experienced business manager having started my career in an office manager situation and now am responsible for setting and managing the budgets within the business as well as managing the other departments including finance and sales.

I am a very hands on Manager and who gets involved in all aspects of a business. I spend a great deal of time in meetings discussing new ideas, updates and generally on how the business is performing. I am responsible for all the recruitment into the business and for employing staff into departments to ensure that our head count is at a safe level to operate.

I like the challenge of being thorough and ensuring that something is run well, I take great pride in ensuring that the staff that work for me are happy and enjoy coming to work as I believe this makes a business operate better.

I am highly computer literate and able to learn new skills to help my role. Having researched the health service I understand that I will have a learning curve to begin with and I am happy to do any learning prior to joining.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME