help with cover letter

FirstTimer4Me

hiya

i'm unskilled and not long been made redundant so finding it difficult to find work

please can someone help me draft an email cover letter i can use to send to companys via email (postage is getting to expensive for me)

i did work in warehouse but i just aplied for a job cleaning (i'm willing to do) but was told i'm not experienced

i just need a few lines putting together

hoping someone can help

Proc

Dear Boss,

I am really good and have done some nice stuff. I worked in a warehouse and therefore think that I will be perfect for your advertised role of Airline Pilot.

Cheers mate,

FirstTimer4Me

Person_one

Proc wrote: »

Dear Boss,

I am really good and have done some nice stuff. I worked in a warehouse and therefore think that I will be perfect for your advertised role of Airline Pilot.

Cheers mate,

FirstTimer4Me

Read the OPs sig, then feel suitably ashamed!

OP, your cover letter really needs to be different for each job you apply for so that it matches what they're looking for. What's your next application?

You say you're unskilled, but if you've worked in a warehouse you could say you are able to follow instructions accurately, able to work as part of a team, able to meet targets, wiling and able to undertake physically strenuous work.

You probably have lots of skills you haven't even thought of!

FirstTimer4Me

Proc wrote: »

Dear Boss,

I am really good and have done some nice stuff. I worked in a warehouse and therefore think that I will be perfect for your advertised role of Airline Pilot.

Cheers mate,

FirstTimer4Me

at least i'm trying to find work

FirstTimer4Me

Person_one wrote: »

Read the OPs sig, then feel suitably ashamed!

OP, your cover letter really needs to be different for each job you apply for so that it matches what they're looking for. What's your next application?

You say you're unskilled, but if you've worked in a warehouse you could say you are able to follow instructions accurately, able to work as part of a team, able to meet targets, wiling and able to undertake physically strenuous work.

You probably have lots of skills you haven't even thought of!

ok thank you for your help the above sounds good

i'm willing to have a go but sometimes i just need someone to help me with my thought process.

thanks again.

goggle

Dear <Mr Smith>,

I am writing to apply for the position of <General Dogsbody> as advertised in <the Local Rag> dated <yesterday>.
I enclose my CV for your attention <make sure it is attached!>
Whilst I have no direct experience of working as a <General Dogsbody>, my previous work at <Warehouse> gave me valuable experience in <producing quality work to strict deadlines> whilst further developing my skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving. I am an excellent timekeeper, reliable and willing to work hard and further develop my skills.
I have further skills in <anything relevant> gained from <where ever you have the skills - eg for cleaning you could say in assisting friends and family with deep-cleaning their homes for end-of-tenancy inventory checks>

I hope that you will consider me for the role, and I look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Yours sincerely
FirstTimer4Me

Kate78

@ Proc - You are mean :mad:

To the OP, have you got two people that can act as referees? It's a good idea to ask them first so that they will be expecting the letter/phone call/email etc.

And put their names and addresses on your CV rather than just putting "references available on request". Why? Because it makes life easier for the employer and works in your favour.

FirstTimer4Me

goggle wrote: »

Dear <Mr Smith>,

I am writing to apply for the position of <General Dogsbody> as advertised in <the Local Rag> dated <yesterday>.
I enclose my CV for your attention <make sure it is attached!>
Whilst I have no direct experience of working as a <General Dogsbody>, my previous work at <Warehouse> gave me valuable experience in <producing quality work to strict deadlines> whilst further developing my skills in communication, teamwork and problem solving. I am an excellent timekeeper, reliable and willing to work hard and further develop my skills.
I have further skills in <anything relevant> gained from <where ever you have the skills - eg for cleaning you could say in assisting friends and family with deep-cleaning their homes for end-of-tenancy inventory checks>

I hope that you will consider me for the role, and I look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Yours sincerely
FirstTimer4Me

many many thanks that's just what i needed i'll amend it now all i needed was some guidance and you've helped me a lot

ta

FirstTimer4Me

Kate78 wrote: »

have you got two people that can act as referees?

yes there named on my cv and i'll ask them to check the letter above once i've amended it

thanks to most of you it's been a great help

ERICS_MUM

FirstTimer4Me wrote: »

yes there named on my cv and i'll ask them to check the letter above once i've amended it

thanks to most of you it's been a great help

Hi,

I just want to wish you all the luck in the world for getting a job.

From the tone and wording of your posts, you have no probs at all in communicating with people. As for being unskilled, you probably have loads of skills as another poster pointed out, so it might be more accurate to say you don't have any formal training or qualifications.

Please let us know how you get on, and don't lose heart if it takes a while - it's tough out there at the mo.


Linda xx