Personalize your cover letter.

Take time to personalize your letter by showing that you are very interested in working in the position for which you are applying.

State the reason that you are interested in the position.

Address the cover letter to a specific individual whenever possible.

Cover letters should be clear and to the point.

Include the specific job title for which you are interested.

Give a brief outline of career highlights.


Brag a bit about your skills and accomplishments on your present or most recent job that will impress the reader.

State your intentions and qualifications right up front. Do not expect a recruiter or personnel manager to wade through a mish-mash of information before understanding why you are sending your resume.

Emphasize your skills, talents, achievements and experiences.
Show how you would be a valuable addition to the organization.

Take action steps in your cover letter. State the fact that you are available for personal interviews. Give your home, work, cell phone numbers and E-mail address where you can be reached. Note that you will provide any additional information required.

A professionally written cover letter attached to your resume can open doors to your position on the corporate latter. A clean error-free presentation combined with strong phrasing and solid facts will encourage the reader to review the attached resume and contact you for an interview.



Sample Cover Letter




Your Name
Your Address
Your Phone Number/Numbers
Your E-mail Address

Date:

[Your recipients address]


Dear [Your recipients name]


It is tempting to telephone in response to your need for a General Manager since the majority of service transactions take place over the phone these days.

Instead, I enclose my resume as you requested, providing you with in-depth information on the 18 years I have spent in the food service industry. Throughout this time, I have successfully resolved customer claims relating to service policy, pricing and procedure. My responsibilities included all aspects of profitability, budgeting and marketing. I was highly involved in the implementation of the POS system. I trained all new managers in my district. I was also involved in the Grand opening of two restaurants.

More importantly, I have enhanced each restaurants' reputation by organizing and streamlining the production / service process so as to ensure maximum productive efficiency, and ensuring the ultimate dining experience for our patrons. Keeping existing customers satisfied and transforming first-time visitors into loyal, repeat clients was a constant goal.

Registered with the National Restaurant Association of Food Safety as a
CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER/TRAINER.

I would appreciate the opportunity to do the same for your organization. I can supply references upon request and provide any additional information required. I will make myself available, at a specified date and time, for a personal interview, and will call you shortly so that you can experience my skills on a first-hand basis.

Sincerely (your name)



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