Covering Letters

If you are seeking a new role as a Network Manager then you will be used to managing networks for a number of clients  and also have some experience of managing network engineers and project managing these roles and jobs.

You could be based in one place for this role and also required to travel to different customer sites, you will have to monitor your clients and team that work for you at all times. Your proven track record in IT and specifically networks will mean that you are responsible for training and helping your staff to be the best in this area.

If you are looking for help with writing your covering letter, please see the below letter which you can use as an example.

Network Manager Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Network Manager

I would be interested in applying for the role of Network Manager which you have got advertised in (which publication and when).

I have spent many years working as a Network Engineer and over the past 18 months I have been primarily managing a team of engineers and overseeing the projects we have on and dealing with the clients and ensuring they are happy with the work that we do for them.

I am now seeking a new challenge and feel that I am ready to take on a Network Manager role and would be very interested in this role that you are recruiting for.

I feel that I have excellent communication skills, I enjoy meeting new clients and have spent many years being the first point of contact for our clients.  I have excellent organisational skills and enjoy learning new things. I understand the importance of keeping up to date with the changes in IT so that my skills are not left behind and therefore I am happy to keep my skills up to date in my own time where necessary.

Please find enclosed my CV, should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will happily answer any questions that you may have.

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

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover letter example for a Midwife. Amend as suitable and start using the letter for your job applications.

Midwife Cover Letter Example

Jane Brown
01 Any Road, Every Town, XX1 1YY
____________________

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

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I understand from your recently listed advertisement that you are seeking an experienced Midwife for your Ob-gyn department. I was very happy to hear of this opening because I have all of the qualifications you listed and more. I have attached my CV for your review.

For the past six years, I have been working at Crest line Hospital as a midwife. During my tenure there I have helped hundreds of expectant mothers give birth to their children with comfort and compassion. In addition to my extensive experience, I have a very clear understanding of the full scope of responsibilities required from a Midwife pertaining to obstetrics, gynaecology and primary care.

I enjoy working in a busy maternity unit supporting and assisting women through childbirth. I work very well on a team and go out of my way to ensure that high standards of clinical care are used and always maintained. I take a flexible approach to shift patterns and am able to work during the evenings and on weekends.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss my application. You can contact me at your convenience via email or telephone so that we can schedule an interview.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown

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

Cover Letter Office Manager

<Enter the date>

<Enter your full address>

Dear <Enter name of person receiving application>

I am sending you this cover letter and CV in regards to the position you have advertised at <enter where job listing was found>. With my included documents, I would like to be considered for the position of office manager.

As you can see from my included CV, I have all of the required qualifications and experience needed to carry out the many duties of an office manager. My experience working at <enter name of company> has prepared me for the fast-paced roll of this position.

I keep myself current on the latest versions of Microsoft Office Suite of desktop applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I have well-honed office management skills including hiring and supervising clerical staff and scheduling and administrating records management systems. In my previous position, I focused on being well prepared and organized at all times which proved effective as I was able to properly manage my time well.

Please take the time to read through my CV which I believe you will find to be more than suitable for this role. If you would like to discuss my application, please give me a call at your convenience at <enter phone number>.

Kind Regards,

<Enter name>

If you are looking to be an Education Resourcer then you will have a good background in Education but be a excellent resourcer who enjoys researching and looking into education.  You will need to be a very thorough person in your work and be able to pay great attention to detail.

In this role you will be expected to research papers, documents and new ways of working in the education system and be able to pass this information onto your managers and other colleagues so that they can pass the correct information onto other education professionals from schools, colleges etc.

If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, please see the below covering letter example.

Education Resourcer Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Education Resourcer

I would like to apply for the role of Education Resourcer that I have seen advertised in (which publication and when).

I am an experienced resourcer who has over three years experience in researching and writing about new papers, information, etc and I believe that I am a methodical person who pays great attention to detail and enjoys spending time researching and learning about different areas to be able to provide insight to my colleagues.

I am very organised and dedicated to my profession. I enjoy being in education as I enjoy seeing the changes to curriculums and new ways to teaching and looking in to the best results and how they occurred etc. I find it fascinating.

Please find attached my CV with this covering letter. It has my experiences in detail but should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will happily answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover letter example for a Medical Writer position. Amend as suitable and use it for your job applications.

Medical Writer Cover Letter Example

Kevin Brown
01 Any Road, Every Town, XX1 1YY
____________________

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

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I am interested in the position of medical writer which you have available at your company. I have attached my CV for your review. I feel that I would be the perfect person for this position as my educational background and experience are in line with your requirements.

While earning my Associate’s Degree in Medical Transcription, I took several courses in medical terminology which I know is essential for any medical writer. I have been doing part-time freelance writing for the past four years but am now ready to settle down and dedicate myself to a career within medical writing. I very much enjoy the challenges and rewards this type of work offers work and I am completely confident that I can be a tremendous asset to your company should you hire me.

I am a very detail-oriented person who is ready to fully dedicate myself to this job in order to succeed. I strongly feel that my work ethic and dedication would make me a very valuable member of your team.

I would very much appreciate being given the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss my application further. Please contact me so that we can set up an interview at a mutually agreed upon time.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Kevin Brown

Cover Letter example for Retail Supervisor jobs. Amend as suitable and start applying for the job jobs you always wanted to get.

Retail Supervisor Cover Letter

<Enter the date>

<Enter your full address>

Dear <Enter name of person receiving application>,

I am sending you this covering letter and CV in regard to the position advertised in <enter where job was found>. With these documents, I would like to apply to the position of retail supervisor.

A retail supervisor is an important role in any company. More often than not, the supervisor is the go-to person for both management and shop floor employees, which means they have to get a fine balance of authority and friendship. With this in mind, I think my experience at <enter details relevant to application here> stands me in good stead for this role.

A retail supervisor has a lot of responsibility in any store. Training, motivation and disciplining employees are all roles that I am comfortable with and have done before at <enter previous company here>. At this company, my relation between my superiors and those who worked under me was exemplary. I felt at my previous role it only took me a short while to find the right balance and I think it will take an even shorter time.

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 <enter a phone number>.

Yours Sincerely,

<Enter name >

If you are looking to be a Medical Receptionist then you will not only have experience of working as a receptionist but ideally you will have some medical knowledge to make it easier when talking to patients, booking tests, collecting results, ordering prescriptions etc.

As a Medical Receptionist you will not only take calls from patients and suppliers but you will also liaise with the local chemist, send samples and tests off for analysis, liaise with hospitals and testing facilities and send letters and reminders out.

You will need to be a very organised person, with an excellent telephone and customer service manner who can be flexible and work in a fast paced environment.

If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, please see the below example covering letter which you can use as a guide in your application.

Medical Receptionist Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Medical Receptionist

I would like to apply for the role of Medical receptionist which I have seen advertised in (which publication and when).

I come from a background of reception and customer services and feel that I have excellent experience in dealing with customers on the telephone and face to face and this is combined with strong administration skills.

I am organised, positive, friendly and approachable. I like to deal with people and to help them in any way I can.  I have dealt with different switchboards and ways of communicating messages through a company and I am flexible in how I do this and learn new systems and ways of working quickly.

In one of my previous roles I did some temporary work at  a hospital so do have some medical knowledge of the jargon patients use and I am happy to learn anything I need to ensure that I can do my role efficiently.

Please find attached my CV which shows my skills and experiences. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Use this cover letter example if you are going to apply for a Customer Service industry job.

Customer Service Industry Cover Letter

Kevin Brown
01 Any Road, Every Town, XX1 1YY
____________________

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

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I am applying for the position of Pizza maker/Shift handler as advertised on learnist.org.

I have almost two years of experience in a customer service based job where I deal with many people each day. I have to take orders and deliver them in a swift and courteous manner. Between serving my guests I have to keep my workplace [delete: as] clean and running smoothly. Whilst working I have been praised by the guests. The supervisors also let me know they are pleased with my efforts.

I will take initiative; use my great work ethic, time management and teamwork skills to get the job done. I have had the opportunity to demonstrate very good teamwork skills, working in other areas such as concession when busy. I already understand in such a workplace it is vital to appreciate what other job roles include so the store runs smoothly; so the guests get served while enjoying their experience. This will help in the kitchen as well during busy times.

Thank you for the consideration. I am available for an interview whenever it is convenient to you. See attached resume and contact for references, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Kevin Brown

Use this cover letter example if you are going to apply for an Electrician jobs in the UK.

Electrician Cover Letter Example

Dear [Insert Name]

Application for Electrician

Please accept this letter and enclosed CV in application for the Electrician vacancy recently advertised on Learnist.org.

Since qualifying as an electrician I have had 2 years full time experience working as an electrical installer, primarily for residential clients.  During this time I have had the opportunity to develop my communication skills when liaising with the team, managers and clients, as well as improving my organisational skills.

I am keen to expand my experiences and welcome the challenges and variety that working for a larger company such as yours.

I am confident that I am an excellent candidate for the position and have all the requirements listed in the job description.

Thank you in advance for your time and I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience to discuss the role and my experience further.

Yours sincerely,

If you have seen internally a job that you are looking to go for as a promotion and after doing all your research you are putting your application together, then the next thing you need to do is to write a covering letter to your employers detailing your reasons for your application for this promotion and why you think that your skills and experience match for this promotion.

Begin by looking at your current job role and match this with the requirements of the promoted job role and see what areas you do not do now but that you have experience of and focus upon these in your letter as you will need to sell your skills and experiences to them to consider you for this promotion.

If you are ready to start to write your letter, please see the below example letter of what to cover in a promotion cover letter.

Job Promotion Example Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for NAME OF ROLE and ANY JOB REF

Further to our recent conversation I would like to submit my application for the role of NAME OF POSITION.

As you are aware I have been working as NAME OF CURRENT ROLE for X years and I am now looking for a new challenge in my career and feel that this role is what I am looking for.
I thoroughly enjoy working for NAME OF COMPANY and I see that the future here is where I want to be, part of a very successful vision.

Having researched this role, I feel that the skills and experiences that I have gained throughout HOW MANY YEARS is very valuable to me doing a new role within the business. I appreciate that there will be a learning curve to any new role within the business but I am prepared to do this in order to continue a future career with COMPANY NAME.

Thank you for taking the time to consider my application for NAME OF POSITION. I would very much welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you in further detail.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME