Covering Letters

If you are looking for a role as a Pharmacy Technician then you will have a keen interest in the Sciences and Medicine and provide support to a fully trained pharmacist in getting medications together for prescriptions by weighing out the correct amounts and getting the medicines ready for the pharmacist to check.  You will need to be able to pay great attention to detail and work with complete accuracy as mistakes would be very costly.

If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, please see the below covering letter that you can use as an example:

Pharmacy Technician Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Pharmacy Technician

I would like to apply for the role of Pharmacy Technician which you have you advertised in (where) and (when).

I have always wanted to work in a Pharmacy and have done some work experience as a Pharmacy Assistant serving customers and helping with stock control etc. I am now looking to continue my career and learn more about the medicines within the pharmacy and how they are stored, weighed etc and how much people should be allowed and when. I am a very organised person who pays great attention to detail and feel that I would be successful within this role.

I am keen to learn as much as I possibly can and I am happy to go on any training which will be required. I am an excellent communicator and have a firm but friendly nature and feel like I am helpful to customers seeking products and medicines.

I have enclosed my CV for you to consider. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions 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

Good luck.

Cover letter example for a HR Manager position. Amend as suitable and start applying for HR Manager job vacancies in the UK.

HR Manager 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 should like to apply for the HR Manager position, as advertised recently. I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Personal Management (CIPD) and have worked in several different industries during my career. These include the airline industry which required very sensitive handling as it involved negotiating with the Pilots’ Union; book publishing and working at one of the leading Universities in the country, where I was in charge of business process re-engineering. I am now seeking a fresh challenge and am very experienced in most aspects of HR from staff recruitment and development, to drawing up compliance policies and handling redundancies and staff dismissals.

I am interested in this role as it is an industry in which I have previous experience and I feel that I could add value to the company by bringing in a fresh approach, yet providing a consistent and fair approach for both management and staff. My diplomatic skills were recognised by both the Unions and Management I dealt with previously when in my job at the airlines.

I am available for interview at your convenience and references are available on request.

I attach my CV and look forward to hearing from you as appropriate.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown

Tesco is the one of the biggest supermarket chain in the UK. Tesco is also one of the biggest employer in the UK as well with over 250,000 employees across the country.

Check out this application letter if you need to use a covering letter for your Tesco job application. You can amend it as suitable.

Tesco Cover Letter Example

Dear …..

Sales Assistant advertised on Learnist.org

Please find enclosed my completed application form in response to the Sales Assistant position I saw advertised in the Warwick store.

I have spoken to a number of existing colleagues in the store who have confirmed my expectations of the likely hours and responsibilities of the position, and I am confident that my understanding of, and passion to deliver excellent customer service will be a distinct asset to your company.

I would be delighted to be considered for an interview and hope to hear from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

If you are seeking a Stores person role then you should have previous experience of working within goods in and out such as a busy warehouse or distribution centre and be experienced in organising a busy in and out system and following strict procedures including health and safety.

You will need to be able to pay attention to detail and be organised and methodical in your way of thinking to be able to logically ensure that products are in the correct locations and picked from the locations they should be.

If you are looking for a cover letter, please see the below example:

Store Person Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Stores Person

I would like to apply for the role of Stores Person which you have advertised in (which publication/online and when).

I have had (how many years) experience of working in a busy warehouse environment. I am used to hand held scanners and uploading new deliveries and also booking these out. I have worked closely in a busy booking in and out building.

I work in a methodical and logical manner, I am very conscious of how a distribution centre should work and how products need to be scanned and in the correct locations so that it operates to maximum efficiency.

I understand how important it is to be organised and in this kind of role and I enjoy the buzz of ensuring that deliveries get sent out on time and avoid any delays ensuring the customers deliveries arrive on time.

I have good working knowledge of health and safety and always apply this in my work ethic as it is very important when a warehouse can be at times very busy and sometimes a dangerous place to work.
I am a hard worker, I like to learn new skills and I am always happy to take on new roles.

Please find enclosed my CV with covering letter, should you be interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Good luck.

Cover letter example for a Customer Service Assistant job. Amend as suitable and start applying for job vacancies.

Customer Service Assistant Cover Letter

Dear Sirs

I would like to apply for the role as Customer Service Assistant, as advertised recently.

I have worked in various administration roles very successfully and would like to move into customer services.  I believe I have all the attributes required. I enjoy working with people and helping them with their needs and problems. Part of my current role as an admin assistant involves processing customer complaints, liaising with the customer, responding to their communications and internally ensuring that all stages of the process were recorded and responded to.

I like to use my initiative to help solve problems and I want to move into customer services because it is such a broad industry. I believe it will enable me to develop my career, making the most of opportunities presented.

I am happy to work hours to suit as I appreciate that being in a customer services role may require working outside of normal hours.

I am available for interview at your convenience and references are available on request.

I attach my CV and look forward to hearing from you as appropriate.

Yours faithfully

Cover Letter for Customer Service Assistant

Dear Recruitment Manager,

Position of Customer Services Assistant – Ref: 123456

I have included my CV for your consideration with reference to your current vacancy of Customer Service Assistant. Within my previous employment, I spent two years working in a customer services department at a building society. This involved answering the telephone to customers and resolving their queries and problems. There was also some email work too. Some customers were easier to deal with than others but my training and natural tact and politeness helped me to successfully help all of them.

I was required to use a computer database to access customer details and also did a selection of company specific software training courses while in the job. I was quick to learn and therefore feel confident in dealing with other IT systems.

During my two years of work, I studied for an NVQ in customer services and have now completed level 2. I am planning to progress to level 3 when the new course starts.
Many thanks for your time in considering my application, and I hope to hear back from you soon.

Yours sincerely,

Applicant Name

Good luck.

Asda is the one of the biggest supermarket chain in the UK. Asda is also one of the biggest employer in the UK as well with over 200,000 employees across the country.

Check out this application letter if you need to use a covering letter for your Asda application. You can amend it as suitable.

Asda jobs are very popular so each job advert from them attracts thousands of applicants so its best to be prepared well.

Asda Cover Letter Example

Dear Recruitment Team,

I am interested in applying for the current vacancy you have for a [Sales Assistant].

In my current role as [Sales Rep] with [Tesco], I am responsible for [insert relevant experience relating to job advert] but am currently looking to make a step up into a more challenging role with a reputable company who can offer career growth.

I am currently on a notice period of [notice period] and can interview immediately.

Kind regards,

[Name]

[Phone number]

[Email]

If you are an experienced Technical Architect and seeking a new role it is important to write a good covering letter to a future employer selling your skills to them. A technical architect works with designers and developers to build new IT systems acting as a go between to the clients or customers.

You will have good project management skills being able to work on a number of projects at any one time. You will also need to be a keen planner and be able to look at new systems and see how they need to be developed for the needs of the customer.

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

Technical Architect Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Technical Architect

I would like to submit my CV in application for the role of Technical Architect which you have got advertised in (where and when).

I have got a solid background in IT after completing my degree in Computer Science in (what year, what university and if not computer science what degree?).

I have been working as a Technical Architect for the past (how long) and I enjoy working with designers and developers and working out the best ways of planning and developing a new system for our clients.

I feel that I have got good project management skills and excellent communication skills. I am able to explain technical detail to clients with limited technical knowledge in a clear and concise manner.

If you have any further questions upon reading my letter and CV, 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

Good luck.

Cover letter example for a Customer Adviser role. Amend as suitable and start applying for jobs with your newly written cover letter.

Customer Adviser Cover Letter Example

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

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

(Date)

I would like to apply for the position as Customer Adviser, as advertised recently.

I have 10 GCSEs, and an NVQ in customer service and I am computer literate with certifications in Microsoft Office. I have good written and oral communications and am professional and flexible in my approach qualities, I believe, are very important in order to provide good quality customer service.

In my current position, I manage multiple tasks including being able to resolve problems and meeting targets. I am responsible for all administration and organisation of the activities for the sales department. I liaise with customers, talking on a day by day basis with enquiries, new clients who have just signed up to our services and existing clients where they have account queries. I answer incoming calls, discuss new products and services with potential customers, update the client accounts and handle all necessary customer correspondence.

On the personal side, I am calm and unflappable and very positive in my approach to tasks. I think this is essential when working in customer service.

I am keen to progress my career and feel this role would be challenging and demanding and would stretch me further.

I am available for interview at your convenience and references are available on request.

I attach my CV and look forward to hearing from you as appropriate.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown

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

Finance Industry

If you are looking for work in the finance industry then you the main thing that everyone has in common is to want to work with numbers and figures and enjoy mathematical problems and finding solutions. There are however many roles within the finance industry such as:

Accounts Assistant

Account Clerk/ Accounts Payable

Sales and Purchase Ledger

Finance Manager or Director

Employers will be looking for candidates ideally with some finance background for some of the more junior roles but if not then a strong administration and/or customer service background will be acceptable as in all roles you will need to be very organised and pay great attention to detail.  You will need to be very accurate in your work and be able to concentrate with numbers for long periods of time as well as be able to communicate with others and explain financial information in a non technical manner so they can understand.

Most people new to the finance industry will begin as an Accounts Assistant providing support to an accounts department and be more of a generalist role helping people with queries, giving out pay slips, organising time sheets and invoices to be sent and paid etc.

It will largely depend on the company as to the route for an application. Some employers like online applications through their websites or just want you to email or post your CV with a covering letter or more public companies have strict procedures to follow which will consist of an application form and detailed notes when answering it.

It is always important to ensure that you tell your future employer as much information as you can within your application form, however insignificant you think it might be, if it connected to the job role or the company industry then ensure you put this in detail when completing your application form so they can make a decision based on all your information.

Example Cover Letter for a Finance Job

Dear Personnel Manager,

Please find enclosed my application form and CV for the post of Graduate Trainee as advertised in the (where you found vacancy) database.

In July 2013, I completed my final year at the (University) where I studied Accountancy and Mathematics. I have always had an interest in finance, and my degree helped to further this interest. The modules I took involved many aspects of the financial industry.

As part of my final year of my degree course, I completed a dissertation which involved analysing data on over 150 car dealers. In order for me to interpret the results based on this data, I taught myself how to use the SPSS statistical package. This has given me the confidence that I can rapidly learn new skills when required to do so. Overall, I have achieved 72% for this piece of work. Furthermore, the write-up required me to be competent in my use of computers, particularly in the use of MS Windows packages, including Excel and Word. I had to give a presentation of my results to students and staff for which I had to develop a PowerPoint presentation and learned to speak with confidence in front of an audience.

In addition, I also have good office and IT skills from my work experience with Lloyds TSB, and have developed strong customer service skills, the understanding of the importance of teamwork and communication skills.

I am able to evidence my qualifications and a full reference from my University. Please note that I am available for interview at any time, and look forward to hearing from you shortly

Applicant Name

Good luck.

Cover letter example for a Volunteer job. Amend as suitable and start applying for Volunteer job vacancies.

Volunteer 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 would like to apply for the Volunteer’s position, as advertised recently. I work for a number of different charities, raising money for surgeons building hospitals for the poor of Western Ghana, raising money for various Armed Forces charities, most recently, helping to organise a fund-raising dinner where we raised £7,500 on the night with a full sit down dinner, sponsored entertainment and a silent auction. I enjoy talking to people while respecting their views if they make it clear they are not interested in pursuing the conversation. I am also involved in the Women’s Institute and help with our Village fete and church activities.

I am a strong believer in supporting the community and I would really love to get more involved to help you deliver your services and carry on the good work!

I am available for interview at your convenience and references are available on request.

I attach my CV and hope to hear back very soon!

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown