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If you are applying for a position as a Social Media Editor then it is important to have a good editorial background as well as a good background in Social Media. The role of Social Media Editor was born to help the audience engage with a particular company and show the real benefits of social media.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Editor

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Editor

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media Editor which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have had experience in giving editorial direction and providing insight into what our audience will be engaged by.
I have been responsible for implementing strategies that will improve audience engagement and deciding when is best to release the content through devising an editorial calendar.

I thoroughly enjoy the world of social media and the fast paced environment that I work in. I find the world of social media very challenging which is something I enjoy.

I am a very flexible person who has good initiative and the ability to work on my own as well as part of a team. I feel that I am able to motivate my team and be an inspiration to their workload. I have a creative nature and have excellent written English skills. Above all, I have a great passion for all things Social Media.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you are applying for a position as a Social Media Moderator then you will need to have excellent customer service skills as you will be the one dealing with your audience and seeing how you can improve the service and standards.

You will have to have a good background and understanding of social media as in this role you will be the voice of the company. Usually people moving into this role have a strong marketing background.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Moderator

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Moderator

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media Moderator which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have had a great deal of experience within customer services, talking to customers and assisting them on a daily basis.

I also have a strong marketing background and am used to liaising with different editors, journalists etc as part of my daily work.

I have excellent communication skills both orally for talking to customers and written as a great deal of my correspondence is done by email. I have had experience of dealing with all levels of personnel and customers and feel that I have been successful to date in my communication and dealings.

I am a very flexible person who is able to work the hours necessary to ensure that the role is done to the satisfaction of all parties. I understand that in this kind of role that they hours are not always in core business hours and I accept this as part of my career.

I am very passionate about social media and the digital world and very keen to continue learning new trends and the latest things, I like to keep on top of this as much as I can.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have found a role as a Social Media Specialist which you want to apply for then you should already know that in this role you will be responsible for the ongoing management and growth of a company’s social presence.

Usually your background will be in communication and you will need to be good at planning and managing social initiatives.

If you have found a job in which you want to apply for, please see the below letter example which you can use as a guide:

Cover Letter: Social Media Specialist

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Social Media Specialist

Please find enclosed my up to date CV for the application of a Social Media Specialist which I have seen advertised at /in (where and when).

I have (how many months/years) previous experience in Social Media within (what industry). In my current/previous role, I have become a specialist creating and growing social media initiatives. I have a great deal of experience of social media platforms including foursquare, Pinterest, Google + etc. I find it essential in my role to keep up to date with the latest platforms and staying ahead of the rest.

I have been responsible for developing content and social media activities for the company. I am a very driven character who loves the fast pace and excitement of social media with all its challenges and constant learning curves.

I am a very creative and organised person who takes my role very seriously. I have excellent communication skills both orally and verbally with excellent written English skills and good presentation skills. I have a good background in marketing and am competent in web design.

If you are interested in my skills, please do not hesitate to contact me and I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

As a Charity Fundraiser you will be responsible for raising funds for different charities. To do this you will need to be good at coming up with new ideas you can do for fundraising and know how to do some marketing to promote the event.

You will be a confident communicator, who is very organised and has a real sense of making something work. If you have seen a role in which you would like to apply for, please see the below example cover letter.

Charity Fundraiser Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the post of Charity Fundraiser

I have recently seen an advert for a Charity Fundraiser and I would like to apply for this.

I have had previous experience in organising events such as charity balls, fairs and fun sports in the summer in order to raise money for the particular charity I am working for at the time. I feel that I am a creative person who is able to think of new ideas and have a great imagination of new ideas.

I am an effective communicator and I feel that I have great drive and enthusiasm for my work. I like to know that I have made a difference and made an event as successful as I possibly can by whatever means as door to door leaflet dropping, marketing via social media etc.

I am able to work on my own initiative but I also have a network of colleagues where we meet to come up with new fundraising ideas by brain storming and this is something that works very well for me. I enjoy working with other people on events and I enjoy the organisation that this requires, I am very methodical and like to ensure that every aspect of an event has been looked at clearly and given its best chance to be successful.

I have enclosed a copy of my CV which details the previous experience that I have had. I feel that my skills are transferable to your company and would like to be considered for the role.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

In this role you will be working in a government department where you will need to follow exact procedures as outlined by the government. You will need to have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a number of internal and external people of differing levels.

If you have found a job you wish to apply for then please see the below example of a cover letter which may help you in your application.

Civil Service Administrative Officer Covering Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Civil Service Administrative Officer

Please find attached my CV for the application of a Civil Service Administrative Officer which I have seen advertised in (where, when).

In my previous roles I have had a great deal of experience in dealing with enquiries from the public on the telephone, face to face or more commonly online or via email these days and I feel that my communication skills are very good.

I have had the experience to deal with complaints from customers and escalate them where ever necessary. I feel that I pick up new systems quickly and am a proficient IT user with knowledge of many databases and systems.

I am very organised and methodical and I like to ensure that I research my information thoroughly before acting upon it. This ensures that no detail is missed out when it can be very crucial.

Although my past experiences has been within customer service and administration I feel that my skills are transferable and I am happy to learn new ways of working to enhance my skills for myself and my employer.

I am flexible in my approach to work and like to work as part of a team as well as on my own initiative.

If you have any questions about my CV and experiences, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

A court administrative officer is someone with a keen interest in Law with excellent administration skills. In this role you would be involved in the day to day workings of a court and the offices dealing with the administration, people in courts etc.

You will need excellent communication for this role as you will be dealing with different people on a daily basis and sometimes this will be difficult situations so you will need to have a confident approach in your work.

If you feel that you are the right person for this role, please see the below cover letter as an example:

Court Administrative Officer Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Court Administrative Officer (Job reference if known)

I would like to apply for the position of Court Administrative Officer which I have seen advertised in (where and when).

My previous experience consists of a general administrative and customer service role and I feel that the skills I have gained are transferable to this role.

I am an excellent communicator, having had a lot of experience of dealing with different people and some very irate customers at times and I have always remained confident and not phased by this. I have had a lot of experience in writing and checking documents, being involved in meetings and taking minutes, making appointments and re arranging ones that cannot be met, creating new systems and organising a busy team environment.

I feel that with my customer service background I have a diplomatic personality and always try to make a solution amicable wherever possible. I have excellent computer skills and am a fast learner for new programs and databases.

Having researched this role and always had a keen interest in being involved in Law, I would like to apply and feel that the skills I have already gained could be valuable to you.

If you would like any further information on my CV and experiences, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

A Health Service Manager is a very responsible role ensuring that a Hospital or other health centre is run efficiently and provides the best service it can to patients. This will be a very challenging role with a varied list of duties from controlling financial budgets, recruitment, staffing, patients etc so you will need to be a thorough individual with a great business mind who can think quickly.

If you are ready for applying for a role you have seen but not sure where to start please see the below example which could help.

Cover Letter for a Health Service Manager

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Health Service Manager

I have recently seen a role for a Health Service Manager which I would like to submit my CV in application for.

I am a very experienced business manager having started my career in an office manager situation and now am responsible for setting and managing the budgets within the business as well as managing the other departments including finance and sales.

I am a very hands on Manager and who gets involved in all aspects of a business. I spend a great deal of time in meetings discussing new ideas, updates and generally on how the business is performing. I am responsible for all the recruitment into the business and for employing staff into departments to ensure that our head count is at a safe level to operate.

I like the challenge of being thorough and ensuring that something is run well, I take great pride in ensuring that the staff that work for me are happy and enjoy coming to work as I believe this makes a business operate better.

I am highly computer literate and able to learn new skills to help my role. Having researched the health service I understand that I will have a learning curve to begin with and I am happy to do any learning prior to joining.

Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

If you have decided that you want to work for the local government and have found a role in which you want to apply for then you should be aware of what the role involves. As a Local Government Officer you will be responsible for ensuring that council policies that are made are put into place and adhered to. To do this role you will need to be a very organised person who can deal with a number of different roles and people.

If you would like some help in writing your covering letter, please see the below letter which you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter for a Government Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Local Government Officer

I would like to apply for the role of Local Government Officer and have enclosed my latest CV for you to see in detail my skills and experiences.

In my previous roles I have been responsible for writing and submitting reports based on my findings and then presenting my findings in meetings. I feel that I am a confident communicator and like to research and thoroughly understand the information so that I am able to explain if effectively to my colleagues and managers.

I have always had to manage and keep accurate and very detailed records and this has been both on a computer database system as well as manually. I have also managed a budget for my team and had some supervisory experience. I believe that all these factors will transfer well into this role, combined with my passion for local government and having such a keen interest in local government.

I do hope that you will consider my previous experience for this role as I would be very keen to begin a career within local government and am able to do whatever training and learning there is to do to ensure that I do this role effectively.

I am available for an interview at your convenience and happy to answer any questions you may have regarding my experiences.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

In the role of a Sports Development Officer you will help to organised sports projects with the end result being to encourage people to be healthy and use exercise as part of their daily routine.

You will need to be passionate about sports and be able to motivate and encourage people and maybe communities.

If you have found a role you are passionate about and want to apply, please see the below covering letter you can use as a guide.

Cover Letter: Sports Development Officer

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for a Sports Development Officer

I have recently seen that you are looking for a sports development officer and I would like to apply for this role.

I am actively committed to sports having tried many different sports and always ready to try a new challenge. I have worked with many people in my local community setting up various cricket matches in the summer and fun things to get people involved and these have been a real success.

I like to maintain a healthy lifestyle and like to ensure that people I am working with do the same. Exercise makes people feel better and I like to ensure that people feel as good as they possibly can. I feel that I am a very motivated person and able to motivate others.

I have excellent communication skills and feel that I work well with others. I like to come up with new ideas and new challenges and am a very committed member of the team.

I would like to continue my career and do some professional sports qualifications to ensure that I am the best at my role for the business I work for. I have worked with children and adults alike and am able to relate to many different types of personality.

I have enclosed my CV for your consideration. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover Letter Example for a Review

Dear Sir/Madam,

This mail is in reference to the job vacancy you have advertised for the post of Database Assistant. I have been involved in similar roles and majority of my experience has been within the data entry sector, and I am confident I would prove to be an excellent employer to you.

I am hardworking, trustworthy person with high dedication to his work. I am enthusiastic about my work and always keen to learn. I can handle the pressure with ease as I have been working in the similar circumstances of deadlines. I own good communication skills and time management has always been a part of my work. Having a good sense of humour, I am an excellent team player. I have Built excellent communication and interpersonal skills gained through work experience and education. Reliable, honest and able to work under pressure within a team or on own initiative.

I had been working as a part-time Data Management Staff for a college. The job included entering student’s data into bespoke software. As a data management staff, I was also responsible for handling and maintenance of the files, indexing and storing them. Other work involves general office duties like printing, scanning, preparing documents and spread sheets etc. I have also worked in a government and public sector office in London. I have also worked as an Office Junior under the finance department and was responsible for data entry, file management and archiving, and general office works. I have always set a high standard in my job and have been credited by my supervisors for my work.

I am proficient with PC and can type 45-50 words per minute. I am excellent in MS-OFFICE programs and handy over other packages too. I have taken the hardware and networking course and possess a good knowledge of hardware and networking and can deal with troubleshooting of PC and network. I am acting as a support person responsible for the maintenance and day to day working of computers and network/internet at the college I am studying.

Given a chance, I will make the best use of my existing skills and experience, working hard for uplifting the company towards betterment. I full fill the requirements you have proposed and agree with the time schedules. Please find an attached CV with this mail.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Kind Regards,

Review My Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am interested in obtaining a part-time position with the Louisville Free Public Library. Finding no listings for part-time positions at the Library, I have chosen to contact the Human Resources Department directly.

I had heard that the Library is in need of part-time substitutes. I am attaching my resume in case this is true. My resume will show that I have experience in the Media Center at the Archdiocese of Louisville. If there are no openings, in order not to take up anymore of your time.

As well as library experience, My skills include many years experience as an Administrative Assistant with non-profit organisations as well as for profit organisations.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Most Sincerely,