Example Covering Letters

These are example covering letters to give an idea of what you need to be saying for different roles! Remember to follow the guide available here: Writing a Covering Letter.

Example One: Multiligual Trainee Legal Secretary

20 Covering Street,
Letterhead,
Mail Town,
WR20 9GH

Recruitment Manager,
Legal Inc,
Uber Business Park,
Mail Town,
WR40 2FG

16th June 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,
Please find enclosed my CV in application to the post of Trainee Legal Secretary, advertised by Excel Personnel.

This role is very attractive to me, as it is would allow me to combine both my wider interests with my academic studies and work experience.

I am a graduate, with strong European language skills in Swedish, English and French. I have a strong interest in law, both academically and through contact with agencies such as the Police in my current role. My academic experiences to date have covered areas such as European, French and International law studied as part of my degree both in the UK and abroad.

To date, my working experience has been in an office-based administrative capacity as well as other customer facing roles. I would now however like to move into to the more specialised legal sector, while developing these skills further.

I feel that my interest in law, coupled with my previous experience and skills in IT, administration and organisation would make me ideal for this role.

Yours sincerely,

Name Here.


Example Two: Widget Manager

20 Covering Street,
Letterhead,
Mail Town,
WR20 9GH

Recruitment Manager,
Busy Inc,
Uber Industrial Park,
Mail Town,
WR10 8FG

16th June 2008

Dear Sir or Madam,
Please find enclosed my CV in application to the post of Widget Manager, currently advertised on your website.

My current role deals closely with the production of Widgets to the Airline and Space industries, working closely with other internal and external Widget teams. I have recently overseen the implementation of BS5750/ISO 9000 throughout the Widget process.

I have several years experience in many areas of Widgets, both in manufacturing operations and management. My previous roles have included re branding the entire WidgetTastic line as well as managing its on-going development.

I feel that my drive, enthusiasm and proven track record of achievement coupled with my experience of Widgets would suit your company and this position.

Yours sincerly,

Name Here.

Example Three: Simple E-Mail Cover

Hello,

Please find attached my CV in application to your advert at Excel.com.

I am a graduate, fluent in English, Danish and with experience of Spanish. My work experience to date has been in an administrative and management capacity as well as other customer facing roles.

I have a strong interest in world culture and international law, developed through my previous studies and time spent in other cultures. I feel this coupled with my previous experience and skills in IT, administration and organisation would make me ideal for this role.

Regards,

Name here.

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