Covering Letters

If you are looking to be a bank assistant, then you may previously have had some experience in the banking sector or this could be a first position that you are interested in getting into.

A bank assistant will provide support to one of the bank managers or other senior member of the team in an administrative/financial support area. You will need to have some prior knowledge of the banking world and be keen to learn at all times.  Banking is an ever changing sector so you will need to be able to keep up to date on the financial updates.

If you are looking at what you should put in a covering letter, please see the below example letter which you can use as an example.

Bank Assistant Cover Letter Example

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Bank Assistant

I have recently seen your advertisement for the position of Bank Assistant and I would like to apply for this role. Please find enclosed my up to date CV which shows my experience and skills that are most relevant to the role that you are advertising.

I am an organised and thorough worker who has always had a keen interest in figures and I enjoy working in the banking sector.  I have excellent time management skills and I am able to plan my day thoroughly and provide support to my management team. I have good administration skills and I am able to prioritise my work load carefully to ensure that I get my tasks done each day/week.

My current salary is £X.XX per annum/pro rata and I am currently available in one months notice should you be interested in my skills.

My contact details are as below, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

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

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Manager cover letter example. Amend as suitable and use it for your applications.

Cover Letter for Manager

Jane Brown
01 Any Road, Every Town, XX1 1YY
____________________

Mr John Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
AA1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I am contacting you in regards to the open position you have advertised at for Manager. You will find my CV attached which you can review to see that I am more than qualified to be considered a serious candidate for this position you have available.

After contributing to the growth and success of several different organization in the past, I am seeking new challenges with a company that is in need of a person who possesses exceptional planning, leadership and management abilities. My greatest attribute is my ability to take command of an operation or project so that I can effectively guide it to new performance levels.

As confirmed in my enclosed CV, my experience and expertise makes me the ideal candidate to consider hiring as your next manager. I have been credited with positively impacting company profits wherever I have worked. I am a natural born leader who strives to meet and exceed project and company goals. I have proven leadership skills, I work well with people and have the ability to push people and departments to strive and grow.

I would appreciate being given the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss your needs and goals. Please do not hesitate to call me so that we can set up an interview so that we can go over my application. I look forward to meeting you!

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown

If you’re interested in a Store Manager post then you’ll be amongst many!  So it’s wise to make sure that your CV and particularly covering letter really highlight your best achievements and stand out from the rest so you’re not rejected at the first hurdle.

As a Store Manager your responsibilities will include the running and commercial performance of the outlet and therefore most Store Manager positions for larger retail chains are recruited to attend the company’s training programmes.  In this situation the interviewer is looking for potential over experience.

Cover Letter for Store Manager

<Enter the date>

<Enter your full address>

Dear <Enter name of person receiving application>,

I am sending you this covering letter and CV in regard to the position advertised in <enter where job was found>. With these documents, I would like to apply to the position of store manager.

The position of the store manager is one of the most important in any company. At the end of the day the person working in this role is directly responsible for the store. I have a vast experience working at store level. When I worked at <enter details relevant to application here> I ensured that everybody on the shop floor remained responsible at all times. I understand the importance of this role, which is why I believe it is crucial to have a hands-on approach.

A store manager needs to be firm but approachable, and I think I get the balance between the two right. For me, a store manager needs to know when to be a manager and when to be a friend, and this is one of the most important aspects of any management role because you need to have the respect of those working for you otherwise productivity will drop.

Please take the time to read my resume, which I believe you will find more than suitable for this role. If you want to discuss my application, please call me on <enter a phone number>.

Yours Sincerely,

<Enter name >

Dear [Name],

Store Manager Position at New Look

A strong background in retail management my proven record of obtaining results as an Assistant Manager are key elements in qualifying me for consideration as part of your team.

In my current role I have played a key role in establishing the store overseeing all merchandising, staffing and layout and over the past 4 years I have assisted the store in achieving an 8% increase in sales year-on-year.

During my career I have established myself as a hard-working leader of the team and a recent appraisal highlighted my strengths as:
– Establishes excellent relationships with department heads and team members;
– Assists with training and development of new employees;
– Effective planner and organiser; and
– High regard for customer satisfaction.

I am looking for a new and exciting challenge and would be delighted to be considered for the Store Manager position at your New Look store in Birmingham.

Yours sincerely,

Use this Waiter cover letter example if you are going to apply for a job. [Read more…] about Waiter Cover Letter Example

Nurse cover letter example. Amend as suitable and use it for your applications.

Cover Letter for Nurse

<Enter date>

<Enter your full address>

I am sending you this cover letter along with my enclosed CV in response to the advertisement at <enter where job listing was found> for the position of nurse. I am confident that I would make an outstanding addition to your medical team.

When you review my CV, you will see that I possess dynamic leadership qualities, have the ability to provide high quality care to patients and can train staff to competently handle all types of situations both related to general patient care and emergencies. My recent past experience working as a nurse at <enter hospital or company name> has been a very rewarding experience for me. I am well equipped to provide patients with the care they need and deserve and to ensure that all work is done with efficiency so that daily routines run smoothly.

I have many years of experience working in the nursing field. During this time I have faced and effectively handled all types of situations and have created and maintained excellent relationships with my assistants and patients. I am fully dedicated to the profession of nursing and feel that I am the ideal candidate to fill your open position.

I would appreciate being given the opportunity to sit down with you to go over my application and to discuss your needs. Please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience so that we can schedule an interview. Thank you for your consideration and time.

Sincerely,

<Enter name>

 

If you are seeking a new role as a Network Manager then you will be used to managing networks for a number of clients  and also have some experience of managing network engineers and project managing these roles and jobs.

You could be based in one place for this role and also required to travel to different customer sites, you will have to monitor your clients and team that work for you at all times. Your proven track record in IT and specifically networks will mean that you are responsible for training and helping your staff to be the best in this area.

If you are looking for help with writing your covering letter, please see the below letter which you can use as an example.

Network Manager Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Network Manager

I would be interested in applying for the role of Network Manager which you have got advertised in (which publication and when).

I have spent many years working as a Network Engineer and over the past 18 months I have been primarily managing a team of engineers and overseeing the projects we have on and dealing with the clients and ensuring they are happy with the work that we do for them.

I am now seeking a new challenge and feel that I am ready to take on a Network Manager role and would be very interested in this role that you are recruiting for.

I feel that I have excellent communication skills, I enjoy meeting new clients and have spent many years being the first point of contact for our clients.  I have excellent organisational skills and enjoy learning new things. I understand the importance of keeping up to date with the changes in IT so that my skills are not left behind and therefore I am happy to keep my skills up to date in my own time where necessary.

Please find enclosed my CV, should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will happily answer any questions that you may have.

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

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover letter example for a Midwife. Amend as suitable and start using the letter for your job applications.

Midwife Cover Letter Example

Jane Brown
01 Any Road, Every Town, XX1 1YY
____________________

Mr John Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
AA1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I understand from your recently listed advertisement that you are seeking an experienced Midwife for your Ob-gyn department. I was very happy to hear of this opening because I have all of the qualifications you listed and more. I have attached my CV for your review.

For the past six years, I have been working at Crest line Hospital as a midwife. During my tenure there I have helped hundreds of expectant mothers give birth to their children with comfort and compassion. In addition to my extensive experience, I have a very clear understanding of the full scope of responsibilities required from a Midwife pertaining to obstetrics, gynaecology and primary care.

I enjoy working in a busy maternity unit supporting and assisting women through childbirth. I work very well on a team and go out of my way to ensure that high standards of clinical care are used and always maintained. I take a flexible approach to shift patterns and am able to work during the evenings and on weekends.

I am looking forward to the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss my application. You can contact me at your convenience via email or telephone so that we can schedule an interview.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Jane Brown

Office Manager cover letter example. Amend as suitable and use it for your job applications.

Cover Letter Office Manager

<Enter the date>

<Enter your full address>

Dear <Enter name of person receiving application>

I am sending you this cover letter and CV in regards to the position you have advertised at <enter where job listing was found>. With my included documents, I would like to be considered for the position of office manager.

As you can see from my included CV, I have all of the required qualifications and experience needed to carry out the many duties of an office manager. My experience working at <enter name of company> has prepared me for the fast-paced roll of this position.

I keep myself current on the latest versions of Microsoft Office Suite of desktop applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. I have well-honed office management skills including hiring and supervising clerical staff and scheduling and administrating records management systems. In my previous position, I focused on being well prepared and organized at all times which proved effective as I was able to properly manage my time well.

Please take the time to read through my CV which I believe you will find to be more than suitable for this role. If you would like to discuss my application, please give me a call at your convenience at <enter phone number>.

Kind Regards,

<Enter name>

If you are looking to be an Education Resourcer then you will have a good background in Education but be a excellent resourcer who enjoys researching and looking into education.  You will need to be a very thorough person in your work and be able to pay great attention to detail.

In this role you will be expected to research papers, documents and new ways of working in the education system and be able to pass this information onto your managers and other colleagues so that they can pass the correct information onto other education professionals from schools, colleges etc.

If you have found a role in which you want to apply for, please see the below covering letter example.

Education Resourcer Cover Letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

Application for the role of Education Resourcer

I would like to apply for the role of Education Resourcer that I have seen advertised in (which publication and when).

I am an experienced resourcer who has over three years experience in researching and writing about new papers, information, etc and I believe that I am a methodical person who pays great attention to detail and enjoys spending time researching and learning about different areas to be able to provide insight to my colleagues.

I am very organised and dedicated to my profession. I enjoy being in education as I enjoy seeing the changes to curriculums and new ways to teaching and looking in to the best results and how they occurred etc. I find it fascinating.

Please find attached my CV with this covering letter. It has my experiences in detail but should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me and I will happily answer any questions that you may have.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and CV.

Yours sincerely

NAME SURNAME

Cover letter example for a Medical Writer position. Amend as suitable and use it for your job applications.

Medical Writer Cover Letter Example

Kevin Brown
01 Any Road, Every Town, XX1 1YY
____________________

Mr John Smith
ABC Company
All Streets
Any Town
AA1 1ZZ

(Date)

Dear Mr Smith

I am interested in the position of medical writer which you have available at your company. I have attached my CV for your review. I feel that I would be the perfect person for this position as my educational background and experience are in line with your requirements.

While earning my Associate’s Degree in Medical Transcription, I took several courses in medical terminology which I know is essential for any medical writer. I have been doing part-time freelance writing for the past four years but am now ready to settle down and dedicate myself to a career within medical writing. I very much enjoy the challenges and rewards this type of work offers work and I am completely confident that I can be a tremendous asset to your company should you hire me.

I am a very detail-oriented person who is ready to fully dedicate myself to this job in order to succeed. I strongly feel that my work ethic and dedication would make me a very valuable member of your team.

I would very much appreciate being given the opportunity to sit down with you to discuss my application further. Please contact me so that we can set up an interview at a mutually agreed upon time.

Yours sincerely

(sign)

Kevin Brown