COVER LETTER TEMPLATES
Cover Letter #1: Use to respond to a posted job ad. Easy to write and is compelling to the reader.
Cover Letter #2: Use for growth opportunities. Don’t forget to print and include any article on the company you might be referencing.
Cover Letter #3: A letter/resume to use as an introduction direct to companies where no jobs are publicly posted.
BONUS Cover Letter #4: A thank you letter that wins job offers!
June 3, 2008
Mrs. Karen Alfin, Director of Human Resources
BCA United Company
331 Reach Way
Chicago, IL 22345
Dear Mrs. Alfin:
Please consider my interest and qualifications for the position of Vice President, Operations where my 18 years of diverse medical equipment experience will add value to USSA Health Equipment, Inc. Your organization will benefit from my successful background in operations, strategic planning, fiscal management and commitment to excellence. Currently, as the Director of Equipment Operations for All-Around Health Solutions, Inc., I am well positioned to contribute to the success of your organization.
Your Requirements / My QualificationsFive years in Health Care operations / Twenty-three years of diversified experience in the medical equipment industry. Extensive experience in operations, fiscal management and strategic planning. Additional success in managed care and hospital administration.
Leading a $20 million Operations Center / Experience in managing a $50 million Operations Center with full responsibility for P & L
MBA in Production preferred / Received an MBA in Production Management from the University of Colorado in 1995.
Strong track record in leading and mentoring professional staff / Proven history of successful roles with increasing responsibility throughout career path. Extensive experience in managing engineers, field management and corporate managers.
Effective project management skills / Manage the team responsible for business specifications, development, implementation and quality assurance of strategic initiatives for new product launches.
Strong work ethic / Dedicated professional who is a motivated proactive leader with high standards of business ethics and customer focus. Results oriented and prudent decision maker.
I have enclosed my resume, which further details my qualifications and accomplishments. Your consideration and time is much appreciated. To minimize any inconvenience, I’ll contact your office in the near future to discuss how I can contribute to your organization
Sincerely,
John Somner
February 25, 2008
John Cummings, President
Starlight Inc.
1112 Turnpike Ave
Carmel, CA 93908
Dear Mr. Cummings,
Following the Starlight Inc. story for a number of years as part of my research, strategic awareness and collaborative responsibilities in my former position as VP of Marketing of the Monterey Artists Group, I have been singularly impressed by what your organization has accomplished.
Because you and your organization are such leaders in the advertising industry and knowing of your historic and anticipated growth rate of over 100% year-to-year, I am writing to see if we may meet to consider on how my 14 years of communications experience can be capitalized upon.
My value has been and could be to you:
· Over 15 years of marketing and communications experience in competitive intelligence, business strategy, and information technology innovation.
· Consistently successful driving revenue and capturing market share through the execution of key marketing campaigns that optimizes brand’s vision through advertising, direct marketing, interactive marketing, email marketing, in-store marketing, public relations, and event marketing.
· A “roll-up-your-sleeves” entrepreneurial spirit combined with a disciplined, analytical approach based on facts and data.
Realizing that you are very busy, I would deeply appreciate twenty minutes of your time, or that of one of your trusted deputies, to exchange ideas. I will call your office in a few days to see if we can arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient time.
Sincerely yours,
Your name
February 8, 2002
Mr. David J. Rogers
President
XYZ Industries, Inc.
105 Bristol Drive
Gahanna, OH 43217
Dear Mr. Rogers:
Recently I completed extensive research to identify companies that I feel would provide the type of opportunities and challenges that a successful Operations Manager would be attracted to. My research led me to XYZ Industries, and I am excited about the direction the company is headed.
As a proven manager with more than 14 years of operations and leadership experience, I am now seeking new opportunities for success. Specifically, I am focusing on opportunities with XYZ. As part of your team, I could apply the following track record:
ü Managed departments that broke all weekly, monthly and annual production records.
ü Established and implemented standard practices that resulted in attaining ISO and QS quality certification.
ü Oversaw a $17 million upgrade to existing equipment, bringing it back on line, on schedule and exceeding productivity goals.
My assignment as Area Manager has provided me with years of invaluable experience in managing business units, with full responsibility for productivity, budget, quality, safety, procurement and labor issues including discipline and evaluation.
Previously, as Supervisor, I learned the hands-on operation of the production unit. My crew was consistently the top producing team in the department.
Whether opportunities currently exist, or may open up in the future, I would very much be interested in learning more about XYZ and how you would see me contributing to your goals. Please feel free to call me if you would like to learn more about how I can add value to your team. In the event you are unable to contact me, I will call you, discreetly, next week as a follow-up.
Sincerely,
Timothy R. Smith
(614) 999-8789 /
July 14, 2008
Bob Jillian, President
Conroy Technologies
94785 Main Street
Pleasanton, WI 90045
Dear Bob:
First of all, thank-you. I really enjoyed our conversation yesterday and am completely enamored with the tremendous success you have brought to Conroy. There are but a handful of companies like yours that have experienced such aggressive growth, and can predict strong and sustained profitability over the years to come.
Let me take a few minutes to highlight what I consider to be my most significant assets:
I have met the challenges of accelerated recruitment:
· In 2003, I launched a recruitment initiative to replace 50% of the total workforce in a 900-person organization. This was accomplished within just six months and was the key driver in that company's successful repositioning.
I have met the challenges of employee retention:
· During my employment with Wellesley Financial, we were staffing at an unprecedented rate. Unfortunately, inherent in this situation is the need to initiate programs to ensure staff retention over long periods of time. The faster an organization grows, the more critical this focus must become. Costs associated with recruitment can be significant and must be controlled. Following implementation of a market-based research study, I was able to reduce our turnover 35%, saving over $350,000 in annual costs.
I have met the challenges of growth and organizational change:
· Each of the organizations in which I have been employed has faced unique operating and leadership challenges. These situations have been diverse and included high-growth ventures, turnarounds and internal reorganizations. Each has focused on improved performance and accelerated market/profit growth. To meet these challenges, I have created innovative, market-driven organizational structures integrating pioneering methodologies for competency-based recruitment and performance management.
I hope that the above information demonstrates the value I bring to Conroy - today and in the future. You will also find that my abilities to lead and motivate are strong and have always been the foundation for my personal success.
I look forward to speaking with you and scheduling an appointment to meet with Mr. Wilson. Again, thank-you for your time, your interest and your support.
Sincerely,
Steve Smith