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Sample Cover Letter
Below is a sample
cover letter for you to view and study. If you've already read our
resume cover letter section, then you
know the importance of making a first impression.
Below we have include the cover letter that was written for Jennifer, the
candidate from our "Insider's Guide to Resume
Writing".
You will notice how this succinct marketing piece nails all the essential
ingredients of a strong cover letter:
- 1. Making a connection
- 2. Connecting the dots
- 3. Call to action
All of these techniques are discussed thoroughly in "The Insider's Guide to
Resume Writing" - learn more.
But if you would like to see the results of a well written cover letter that
uses these techniques, just look at Jennifer's below...
Jennifer's Sample Cover Letter
January 17, 2006
- Vera Ochoa
- Landis International, Inc.
- 44617 West Glanding Circle
- Auburn, GA 02471
Dear Ms. Ochoa:
Sandra Stevens recommended that I
contact you regarding the current Store Manager opening. My conversation
with Sandra confirmed what I had come to know; she said you know the retail
clothing business better than anyone in the region.
My solid experience in retail sales
management including; operational management, sales and marketing and
purchasing make me an ideal candidate for the position.
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Operational Management:
Managed all facets of 15-person retail department including; client
relations, training, visual merchandising, marketing, inventory control,
employee supervision and sales forecasting.
- Sales and Marketing:
Over 12-years experience meeting and exceeding sales goals. Responsible
for a 23% increase in department profitability in the last fiscal year.
Previously opened 27 new regional markets during a 4-year period, giving
the company a national presence.
- Purchasing:
Vast experience in purchasing; controlling transaction and vendor
accounts. Developed and maintained key client accounts, increasing their
number by 41% over 3 years.
At your convenience, I look forward to
speaking with you early next week. I am available for interviews Monday
through Thursday between 2:30pm and 6:30pm, and can be reached by phone at
(000) 000-0000.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
- Jennifer Johnson
- 709 Sycamore Lane,
- Atlanta, GA 06341
- (000) 000-0000
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