LittleMiss Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Those of you that responded to my other thread know that I am desperate to make more money. So, thanks to the help of Tiki I have began the process of finding a new job. Unfortunately, all the good paying jobs are located out of town. I am willing to travel the 45 min. drive to and from work everyday if the pay is good. Hopefully, the gas prices will go down soon. Anyways, I have found two jobs that I'm really interested in. The ad says to fax my resume and a cover letter. The problem is I have never had to write a cover letter and don't know what to do. How is it formatted? What do I say? Do I tell them I need the job? Someone help! Link to post Share on other sites
soccorsilly Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I am responding to your Elm Street News ad for a salesperson because the position offers the opportunity to act on a very firm conviction of mine: that every business is a service business and, to succeed, must address the distinct needs of each customer. The ability to deliver high-quality, responsive service is vital in the travel industry and that’s exactly what you’ll get when you hire me. My resume, which is enclosed, details my background. Although I have been out of the workforce for several years, I have hardly been idle. As a hospital volunteer, president of the PTA, wife, and mother, I have dealt with a wide variety of people. In every case, I assess the individual’s needs and how to address them most effectively. As a very active consumer, I am well aware of the importance of prompt, attentive serviceand painfully aware that it is rare these days. If you’re looking for a hard worker and quick learner to provide superior service and to promote customer satisfaction, you’ve found one. I hope you’ll give me call at (425) 555-0177 so that we can meet. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss my qualifications. Sincerely, A mutual acquaintance, David Jaffe, recommended that I contact you regarding a possible sales opportunity with Fabrikam, Inc. I have taken the liberty of enclosing my resume for your review. Thank you in advance for your consideration. I now realize that I have been missing my calling. I am a strong sales professional with solid technical skills, but I have not been selling technical products. As sales manager for Contoso, Ltd., I must have sent two dozen people to your company to purchase your cellular phone (and they bought it!), after they saw the slick phone that I use, which I purchased from you. Now here’s the irony: I get more excited promoting your phones than I have ever gotten from promoting anything I’ve ever sold, and I’ve been successful in all my sales endeavors. This is why I would like to pursue a sales position with Fabrikam, Inc. I have more than 20 years of successful sales experience. I offer you the following: • A strong closer; excellent cold-canvassing and market development skills • A professional demeanor • A strong network of contacts • Enthusiasm and high energy Although my resume is quite detailed, it cannot fully profile the manner in which I have been successful. This can only be accomplished in a face-to-face meeting where we can exchange information and examine whether there might be mutual interest. I will call you in the coming week to arrange an interview. Again, I thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to meeting with you soon. Sincerely, Link to post Share on other sites
tiki Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 YAY!!! I'm so proud of you! Hope the links helped! Your resume should say it all, IMO. Your cover sheet (a fax cover sheet) is easy-breezy. Mine has my name, contact info (address, email, home and cell#), the fax #, the date and time. I simply state to please review my resume for X position and call me with further questions. I'm so proud of you. I hope you can find something. I've been emailing a large majority of my resumes, faxing only a few. Link to post Share on other sites
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