Covering Letters

A social worker will need to have 5 GCSE’s and either two A-levels or a BTEC National Diploma in health and social care level 3 and so you will need to make sure that you mention that you have these qualifications or equivalent ones on your cover letter.

If you have any work experience in the social work field you will also need to state this. However, there are skills that you need for the job, which you need to show that you have. You will need to be a good listener and if you have done a previous job that needed this or you feel you are a good listener to your friends, then say so. You need to have initiative and so try to think of some examples in life where you show initiative.

You will need to be very observant, resilient, practical and flexible and so make sure that as well as demonstrating that you are a caring person you can show that you have those qualities as well. Use examples from school and life as well as work experience or volunteer work to show that you have the necessary skills for the social work job.

Social Worker Cover Letter

John Brown
222 Every Road, Any Town, AA1 1BB
__________________________________________________________________

I am writing in order to apply for the position of social worker at your company as advertised in xxx.

I am a qualified social worker having worked for xxx for 5 years in their social work department, after completing a BA honours in social work at xxx university. I am signed up on the General Social Care Council register. In my last position I specialised in working with elderly people and feel that this gives me the perfect experience for your job, where most of the work is centred on the elderly. I am good at keeping my thoughts calm and organised at times of high emotion and stress. I am able to work practically and methodically to consider what the best solution is for the client.

I have good communication skills and so am able to discuss relevant issues with other relevant departments. I enjoy working as part of a team, providing support to others where necessary and completing work allocated to me efficiently. I have been used to working some late evenings and weekends and am flexible so will be able to do this if and when required.

Please consider my CV that is attached and I hope to hear from you soon.

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

If you have a caring nature and want to make a difference to people’s lives, helping patients with their day to day care either in their own homes or in hospitals, care centre’s etc.

Usually you do not require any specific training or qualifications to enter into this role, however once in this role it is normal to begin doing NVQ qualifications related to healthcare to improve your skills and learn on the job.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant isn’t very glamorous and can sometimes require a strong physical and mental attitude as it can be upsetting or messy depending on the situation. In some cases you could be the only friendly face that person sees all day so it is important to be welcoming and nice to all patients.

If you are looking for an example cover letter before you apply for a role you have seen advertised, please see below example:

Cover Letter: Healthcare Assistant

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Healthcare Assistant

I have just seen your advert for a Healthcare Assistant position within your company and I would like to apply for this role.

(Have you any previous related experience that you could put in here as an opening sentence or have you ever looked after a family member and can draw upon that experience?)

I have always had a kind and caring nature and enjoy making a difference to people’s lives and like to make people feel better when they are at a vulnerable period in their lives.

I feel that I am very hardworking and methodical in my approach to work and would be keen to learn more about healthcare that would help in my role and gaining experience. 

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career as a Healthcare Assistant and have enclosed my

CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

An account executive will need to have at least a BTEC HND or preferably a degree in the subject of marketing, advertising, statistics, media studies, business, management or psychology and so will need to make sure this is mentioned in their cover letter.

The job also requires work experience so mention any relevant work in advertising or marketing, communications, sales or the media, even if it was voluntary work. You will also need good communication skills, confidence, professionalism, people skills, time management skills and organisational skills.

You will need to show evidence that you have these skills either from previous work experience, qualifications or just personality traits. You may also need to work long hours and so it could be worth mentioning that you are prepared to do this. You may be required to study for professional qualifications, so if you do not have them already then make sure that you mention that you are willing to study. Team leadership is also essential and so whether you have leadership qualifications or experience, you need to mention this in the letter.

If you do not have leadership experience or qualifications, demonstrate that you have the skills by describing relevant personality traits.

Jessica Brown
222 Every Road, Any Town, AA1 1BB
__________________________________________________________________

Mrs Jade Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
YY1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear (Name)

I am writing in order to apply for the position as accounts executive as advertised on. I feel that I would be a perfect candidate for the job due to my experience and qualifications.

I have worked in my current position as an accounts executive for three years but am relocated with my husband’s job and so am looking for something in the xxx area. My current job was in an insurance firm which has given me extensive knowledge of the industry that I will bring with me to your insurance company.

I work very well under stress, having had tight deadlines to reach in my previous position. I have good time management skills as well. I am able to easily ascertain the customer’s needs in order to ensure that they get the results that they are looking for. I understand the importance of working together with the customer to closely attend to their needs and ensure that they are always happy.

I have excellent communication and negotiation skills. I also have good leadership skills having previously managed a small team of three people and relish the idea of doing something similar again.

Please take a look at my enclosed resume and I hope to hear from you soon.

I have attached my resume for your consideration and hope to hear form your soon.

Your sincerely

Your 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

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

If you are interested in driving and like travelling to different destinations every day/week then being a Delivery Van Driver could be the right job for you. You could be responsible for delivering a number of different products from shopping, parcels, appliances etc.

Although there are not any specific qualifications you need for this role, you will need to be a good driver with a good driving record and clean licence and have a good general standard of English and Maths and feel comfortable in talking to people.

Cover Letter: Delivery Driver

Joshua Kinder

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

20 May 2020

Dear Sirs

Further to your advertisement in the Learnist Courier for a delivery driver I would like you to consider my application.

Although I don’t have any experience the advertisement does state that it isn’t essential. I do have a clean driving licence, and passed my test more than five years ago. I understand that the work will involve driving a van with parcels from a local catalogue clothes company to their customers.

I do know the area reasonably well as I have lived in Colwyn Bay for the last ten years and prior to that I lived in Bangor.

I understand that the vehicle will be loaded ready for the driver in the mornings and the van is returned to the depot. It is really helpful that the route is planned in advance and that the van is loaded so that items for the last drop are the furthest from the door.

I have enclosed my CV which shows my work history, although I haven’t worked for the past few years as I wanted to stay at home with the children. They are now of an age where I am able to make arrangements for them after school and in the holidays.

I am available to attend an interview at any time convenient for you and I hope to hear from you soon.

Yours faithfully

Your name

Your Address

Cover Letter: Delivery Van Driver

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Delivery Van Driver

I have just seen your advert for a Delivery Van Driver position and I would be very keen to apply for this role.

I have a good working knowledge of many areas (could you say distance from where you live which is of course true) and enjoy driving. I believe that I am a safe driver and respect the products that I am delivering and want the customers to receive their items in excellent condition.

I am a hardworking individual who has a mature and responsible attitude towards my work. I am flexible on my approach to work and have no restrictions in terms of hours and I am able to make deadlines as required by the company.

I have had previous experience in (a similar role? Can you name what, who for and why you are looking to find a new role?)

I am very organised and dedicated person with excellent time management skills and I am now seeking a long term career and have enclosed my CV for you to look at my experience in detail.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Delivery Driver Cover Letter Example

Dear Mr Lancaster,

I am applying in response to your advertisement published in the Hull Observer with regards to the Van Driver position for your offices at Beverley. I am interested in working in this position with your company and believe that my employment and education meets the required criteria for this position.

My work experience includes responsibility for management of all operations on the BuildIt Beverley branch site. I am involved in reviewing safety and emergency procedures, operating one of several fork lift trucks, checking deliveries in and out of the site and stock control within the office systems.

I particularly enjoy the delivery side of my current occupation and know I would be conscientious and happy to perform this role as my main job. I have a full clean driving licence, plus a fork lift operator’s licence, which I have held for eight years.

I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening as I believe that my skills are a suitable match for the job’s requirements. I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials. Please feel free to get in touch with me for any clarifications that may be required.

Yours sincerely,

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

To be a Car Valet the first thing you will almost certainly need is a valid driving licence as you may need to move vehicles as part of the cleaning service.

A car valet usually cleans the inside and outside of cars, depending on the package that the client chooses this could involve cleaning windows, interior, shampooing seats, waxing, polishing etc.

You do not need specific qualifications for this role but having an idea of cars or similar previous experience would be an advantage. You need to be self motivated as you could often be working on your own.

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

Cover Letter: Car Valet

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Car Valet

I have recently seen that you are advertising for a Car Valet (in where did you see the advert) and I would like to apply for this role.

I haven’t done a role like this as such in my previous positions however I have always taken great pride in my own vehicles and keep them to a very high standard. I have also always cleaned my families’ cars and have also prepared some cars before they have been sold so I understand how high standards have to be.

I am a very self motivated person, I like to work hard and like to be kept busy so as well as being efficient in my skills, and I also do these accurately.

I am a confident person by nature and I enjoy working outside in a practical role. I have good customer service skills and always aim to provide the best service I can to my clients.

I have a full clean driving licence and have held this licence for (state how long).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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

If you are trying to write a covering letter for a Fork Lift Truck Operator and have a certificate/licence to work a forklift truck then the example below will be able to point you in the right direction.

Forklift truck operators load and unload good delivered that come into warehouses etc and transfer the items to the storage areas/locations they need to be in. Usually goods are delivered on pallets and this can be many products.

You will need to be coordinated to do this role and react quickly, follow strict instructions and gauge weights and have good special awareness.

Please see below example as a guide.

Cover Letter: Fork Lift Truck Operator

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Fork Lift Truck Operator

I have recently seen that your advert for a Fork Lift Truck Operator and I would like to apply for this role.

I have had previous experience driving a Fork Lift Truck and have gained my certificate/licence in (what year). (You could explain here what you have been doing in your previous role and why you are looking to continue in this way or if this is your first role into this industry then say so and make sure they are aware of whether you are looking to do an apprenticeship type scheme or not).

I feel that I am a confident person who is confident by nature. I have excellent special awareness and enjoy putting deliveries away and ensuring they are in the correct locations safely.

I get a real satisfaction from ensuring that I teach people to drive safely on the busy roads today and enjoy the challenges that this teaching sometimes brings.

I have a very patient nature and understand that in a role such as a Fork Lift Truck Operator it is important to not rush through jobs but work at an accurate and efficient speed as required by the company.

I am a very hard worker and thorough when it comes to my work, I do not like to leave work undone or not correct and will persevere until I have finished something to the end.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME