gtitim
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Registered: 13th Feb 05
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i'm trying to write a covering letter for a job application in response to an advert in my local paper, but i havent had to apply for a job for nearly 5 years and haven't got a clue what to write, or how to sell myself.
does anyone know anywhere/ have any good cover letter samples / templates? i have tried google but all i get is sites charging to write for me or job adverts. All help muchly appreciated.
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Colin
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keep it short & sweet.
Dear sim / madam,
I wish to apply for the position of 'job title here' as advertised in this weeks 'insert newspaper here', I enclose my most up to date CV & look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
gtitim
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topshot_2k
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as sais, short sweet and to the point. mine was only a few lines long
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Colin
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If its a similar job you have been doing for 5 yrs tell them that...but dont go too indepth...this will make them more interested in reading your CV. If you write a load of crap it will go straight in the bin!!
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gtitim
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thats the thing. i have been a prison officer for 2 yrs, and before that i worked in retail. i am now trying to get an assistant managers job for Aldi. Both the jobs ive done recently have been by application form, so never really had to write a covering letter before. my mrs is great at them, but i want to get this done and posted today.
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Colin
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You have experience in retail & transferable skills from working for her majesty...add a sentence about that!!
Keep it short & to the point!!
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