Writing in English------Cover letter from Sharon

Why do you write a cover letter?

1. Introduce youself & your skills for a job;
2. Show you interest in the job;
3. Ask for an interview;
4. Personality, professionalism.

Guidelines for writing an effective Cover Letter.

1. try to get person's name who you need to apply to;
2. tone should positive;
3. no spelling /grammar mistakes;
4. make sure talk about your skills that relate to the job;
5. "I"  dont be used too much;
6. make sure letter has contact information;
7. write cover letter to fit the job.

Format:

paragraph1 : reason for your letter and position you are interested in;

paragraph2: making it personal, showing why you are a good candidate;

paragraph3: thanking the company person, ask for an interview and end on positive note.

Hard Skills: supervisor; customer service,training...
Soft  Skills:  hard working, do long term, team player...


February 16, 2010

Ms. Debra Walsh, Director of Human Resources
WireTech Inc.
777 King St. suite 400
Kitchener, ON

Dear Ms. Walsh:

Please accept my application for the position of customer service representative at your company. I was excited to learn of this opportunity, and would very much to be considered for the position.

This position will give me the opportunity to use my experience gained as an assistant manager, and  later as a manager in two different retail settings. In these positions, I was responsible for all areas of customer relations, including staff scheduling, training and supervision as well as sales generation and reporting. My additional experience includes working in restaurant management and, currently, as a part-time sales associate with a large retail chain.

Other skills that make me uniquely qualified for this position include excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, ability to work as a member of a team , and a dedication to work to the highest-quality standards. My references from previous positions speak to these qualities.

I am confident that my skills and experience would be an asset to your organization. For your convenience, I have attached a resume to this application. I would welcome the opportunity to participate in a personal interview to answer any of your questions and present my qualifications.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sinerely,
J. S