Covering Letters

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

Writing a cover letter for the job role in the Office industry.

If you are interested in working in the Office industry you will usually have some office skills, this could be administration, answering the telephone, dealing with the post, filing, photocopying etc.

There are many different roles within the office industry such as:

Office Junior

Receptionist Administrator

Secretary

Personal Assistant

Office Manager

Whatever role you are interested in pursuing opens up different avenues within the office industry but employers will be looking for someone who is good with computers, can type, has some experience of working in an office environment and understands the basics of how an office works.

Working in an office is an important role however senior the role because without an efficient office running the behind the scenes part of a business then it would be disorganised chaos.  Employers will be looking for people who are organised in their work and can multi task, doing a number of things at once without getting too caught up in the pressure.

People who work in an office are usually the eyes and ears of the business and usually know more about what’s going on than any other department, this is important to a business.

If you go into a company as an office junior you will gain valuable experience from other people who did the same job as you when they started and it is very important to learn as much as you can and take it on board to be able to process well within the office industry.

Usually the process for applying for jobs is through sending a CV and covering letter direct to a company but you could be required to complete an application form either as part of the application process or prior to any interview. It is important to follow the correct procedures for each business as some companies will only accept an application form and if this is the case they generally will not look at your CV so there is little point sending it to them.

Example cover letter for a Finance Job

Dear HR / Recruitment Manager,

Application for the vacancy of Administrator

I was very interested to read about the Administrator vacancy within your organisation, and have enclosed my CV for your consideration.

I possess a good range of office experience, including secretarial work, diary management, data entry, reception, spreadsheets and setting up and maintaining databases. I have also arranged meetings, dealt with invoices and other accounts information and taken minutes at formal meetings and I can work confidently and efficiently with the Microsoft Office software.

I understand the importance of office procedures and am confident that I can provide a reliable and accurate service. I am an effective team worker who can develop good working relationships with colleagues and managers alike.

I would be pleased to attend for interview at your convenience to allow me to discuss my experience and qualities further. My full contact details can be found on my CV.

Many thanks for your time, and I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Applicant Name

Good luck!

If you are looking to be a School Nurse then you will have qualified as a nurse and want to work in a school setting with children as opposed to a hospital setting. You will need to have previous experience of working with children from CRB checks to more general experience and be up to date with possible child health issues in schools.

You will need to be able to communicate with all levels of adults and children including parents and relatives if need be. You will need to be able to listen, have a calm nature and be reassuring to a scared child. Depending on the school setting you could be administering injections, checking for general illness, dealing with scrapes and falls, assessing a child’s hearing and eye site etc.

If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, you would normally complete an application form to work in a school but below is a covering letter example which you could also use with your application.

School Nurse Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of School Nurse

I would like to apply for the role of School Nurse which I have seen advertised in (where and when).

I competed my training as a nurse in (when and from where, etc, please provide any details here). I am now looking for a new role after working in a hospital setting for (how long) and am very interested in the role that you have advertised.

I have had some experience of working with children at my time at (where, doing what) and I feel that I always relate to children well and can put them at ease if they are worried or upset.

I enjoy nursing and feel that I am a good nurse. I have excellent communication skills and listening skills and feel that I am a positive person. I am organised and thorough and always ensure that as well as my nursing skills I keep all records and logs up to date at all times.

I have enclosed my CV for your consideration, should you have any interest in my skills; please do not hesitate to contact me.

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

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover Letter for School Nurse

Dear Sirs

I should like to apply for the position of School Nurse, as advertised recently. I am a fully qualified State Registered Nurse, originally training in London and then moving to be based at the Regional Hospital Trust where I am currently located, together with my family. I specialise in care of children and young people and have also spent time working on adult mixed wards.

I have been working on a 24 hour shift Rota at the hospital and, in order to accommodate the needs of my young family, I would like to work where I can fit in with my children’s school life and the role in a local school, together with the hours as advertised, would enable me to do this.

Obviously, I have support at home and can be flexible with the hours to suit your own changes to the staff rotas where required.

I am really looking for a permanent position where I can settle in and become part of the school pupils’ daily life and routine, as I feel that this sort of stability offers pupils a great deal of support and is helpful to their well-being.

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

Good luck.

Writing a cover letter for the job role in the retail industry.

There are always excellent opportunities within the retail sector as there are very few entry-level requirements, and the possibility of promotion is excellent once you have proved you are a reliable and capable employee.  Roles include customer service assistants, supervisors, retail managers, shelf-stockers, and many supermarkets are branching out into different sectors and may require specialist skills such as butchers, bakers or bureau de change assistants.

Customer Service Assistant is probably the most common role within the retail industry.  No qualifications are required for this post although you will need to demonstrate your ability to provide friendly, efficient customer service and work within a team.

Most large retailers will advertise their vacancies online, and require you to complete an online application form.  The advantage of this is that you can usually subscribe to their job website and receive updates on relevant new vacancies.  Smaller or independent retailers are more likely to advertise their vacancies in local newspapers or in their shop window, and request CV applications via post or email.  In either case if you pass the initial selection process you will usually be offered a one-to-one interview, and be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.

Retail Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam

Please find enclosed my CV in application for the post advertised on Creative Opportunities for the Customer Service assistant role.

Following my previous work experience and being a recent graduate of film making: design and production, I feel very prepared for this position. Using the skills I gained from the degree such as producing directing and editing my own short films and the qualities I gained from previous jobs, for example working in a fast paced environment under pressure, remaining calm under a deadline, dealing with angry clients and working hard to keep them happy. I feel blending all these together will equip me for this job as customer service assistant. Since graduating I’ve produced and directed my own fashion film and found a real passion for working with clothes, therefore using my previous retail experience and my interests, I feel would lend well to this role.

I can work under pressure, keeping a can- do positive attitude, and with the nature of my degree I will be able to deal with customers efficiently. For my course, an understanding of working to a deadline was essential. I found this subject very stimulating.

I should be very grateful for the opportunity to progress with your team. I have not only the ability to take on the responsibility of this position immediately, but also the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that I make a success of it. Thank you for taking the time to consider this application and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours sincerely

Your Name

Good luck.

Covering letter example for a Airport Traffic Controller job. Amend as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

Air Traffic Controller Cover Letter

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

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

(Date)

Dear Recruitment Team,

I was very interested to read of your vacancy for a air traffic controller and would very much like to be considered for this position.

I studied aeronautical science at university, and have a very strong interest in this area. I have worked previously in the field of air traffic controlling as shown by my CV. From this experience I learned a lot about what is involved with the job and the attention to detail that is required constantly.

I am very highly motivated to succeed and to work in an efficient and organised manner. I believe that you would benefit from my skills as an air traffic controller and that I would add significant value to your company. I enjoy challenges and improving the system in which I work. I generally take a very proactive approach to my work which has in the past proven to be very successful.

I would like to work for your company as you are very highly regarded in the industry.

I attach my CV and look forward to hearing from you. I have also included details of my references who you may contact if you so wish.

Please note that I am immediately available for interview and to start work.

Your Sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown

Cover letter example for Hospitality Staff job vacancies. You can amend this letter as suitable and apply for latest job vacancies.

Hospitality Staff 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 Yorkshire Post where you are looking to fill several positions of hospitality staff, I noticed that you are specifically looking to employ people who have experience of silver service.

I received training in silver service when I was employed at one of the premier hotels in York.  I thoroughly enjoyed that part of the job and although I still continue to act in that capacity during formal dinners and other occasions held at the hotel I would now like to concentrate on that particular aspect of the job.

Your hotel is particularly well-known for its high quality throughout, including the bedrooms, restaurant food and service.  I would love to work for such a fantastic hotel which is situated in a beautiful location.  I do have the qualifications you requested, and enclose copies of my CV and certificates.  I understand that there may be the possibility for promotion to supervisor level within the next twelve months.

I do hope that you feel that my application is of interest to you.  I am available to attend an interview at your convenience.  I hope to hear from you shortly.

Your Name

Address