Please i have some questions to ask.
When they say forward cv, are we suppose to send it via attachment or through compose message.

* Αnd if it is by attachment are we suppose to include it with a cover letter?

* And what should be the best title for sending a cv that specific title was not given

* how long should one wait even after the expiration of the advert to get contacted?

Good question.

You're definately expected to send both ur cv and a cover letter whether they ask for it or not,it's a letter that indicates your interest in a job and it must not contain your address,u'll only start with sir/madam on the top left- hand corner,followed by the body and normal letter conclusion,do not write any heading i.e "Application For the Post of........",these are the differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter.They must definately be sent via attachment,and the position you are applying for will be the subject of ur mail.mind u,you're expected to wait at least 1week after the expiration of the job advert,except in the case of bank's&oil company's jobs,which could take at least 3-4weeks before u're contacted.I hope this helps,Good luck bro.

Then, i guess the cv will be sent as an attachment with the letter?

yes of course,didn't u read my write-up very well?

thanks for the information

adim2: Then, i guess the cv will be sent as an attachment with the letter?

yes, if possible, save with Adobe before u can attatch, ur degree certificate also sometimes helps to indicate u are serious on the job. Gudluck pals!

Isn't dat only does dat hav experience only write a cover letter

assalaamat: You're definately expected to send both ur cv and a cover letter whether they ask for it or not,it's a letter that indicates your interest in a job and it must not contain your address,u'll only start with sir/madam on the top left- hand corner,followed by the body and normal letter conclusion,do not write any heading i.e "Application For the Post of........",these are the differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter.They must definately be sent via attachment,and the position you are applying for will be the subject of ur mail.mind u,you're expected to wait at least 1week after the expiration of the job advert,except in the case of bank's&oil company's jobs,which could take at least 3-4weeks before u're contacted.I hope this helps,Good luck bro.

that means d space provided for writing in d compose sectn of d email wil b left vacant since u ar going to send cv n cova letter via attachment?

Toomaxi: that means d space provided for writing in d compose sectn of d email wil b left vacant since u ar going to send cv n cova letter via attachment?

Do not leave it blank.
You should tell very precisely what the content of the attached docs are.
So you should have something like this:
Dear Sir,
Attached is my CV and Coverletter for the position of Executive marketer.

Thank you as I await your consideration.

Yours sincerely,


Gboliwe

To: jobs@example.com
Subject: Application: IT Specialist
Attachment: [your resume.pdf]
Message:

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my interest in the IT Specialist position listed on nairaland.com,

*******************************************************************************************
*******************************************************************************************
*******************************************************************************************
************WRITE HERE WHY YOU ARE THE BEST APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION, *****************
STATING YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES RELATING TO THE POSITION
YOUR ARE APPLYING FOR*****************************************************************
*******************************************************************************************
*******************************************************************************************
*******************************************************************************************

Attached is my resume, which provides additional information on my background, qualifications
and experiences.

I would appreciate an opportunity to interview with you and demonstrate to you first hand that
i am an excellent and best fit for this position. You may contact me at the above address or
through my mobile number below.

Thank you for your consideration.

My names
myemail@example.com
0806666666666



Just a sample of how i do send my and yea...i always get a reply for interviews.

Thanks so much for this valuable and useful information. I will make valuable use of this various information.

Please, don't send your certificate out without being asked. Just follow instructions.

@adewasco2k, Thanks for the sample.

could smone enter the writer's add and the receipient's?...

playces: could smone enter the writer's add and the receipient's?...

I stand to be corrected but i think if your are sending a cover letter via email....you dont need to write senders or recipient's address.

By the way if you are writing an application letter mostly hard-copy, you must write the senders and recipient's address.


Thats might lead to a question: whats the difference between application letter and cover letter.

seriously i cant say to me they are the same.....just how we use them.

example: if there is a vacancy at National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and you are asked to write an application letter in hard copy...we call that application letter.

whereas

if you are asked to apply for same position by filling a form online on their website and you see a field where to write why you want the job, we call that cover letter.

My personal view....others can share so we all learn

assalaamat: You're definately expected to send both ur cv and a cover letter whether they ask for it or not,it's a letter that indicates your interest in a job and it must not contain your address,u'll only start with sir/madam on the top left- hand corner,followed by the body and normal letter conclusion,do not write any heading i.e "Application For the Post of........",these are the differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter.They must definately be sent via attachment,and the position you are applying for will be the subject of ur mail.mind u,you're expected to wait at least 1week after the expiration of the job advert,except in the case of bank's&oil company's jobs,which could take at least 3-4weeks before u're contacted.I hope this helps,Good luck bro.

thanks for the infomate (winks)

Differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter are:1.the writer's and recipient's addresses are not included in a cover letter,while they are in an application letter,2.in a cover letter there's no need for heading i.e Application For The Post Of....,while it's compulsory in application letter.3.a cover letter is a letter sent with th cv when applying for a job online,while application letter is a hand-written letter which must be attached to a cv when applying for a job in person.4.a cover letter must always be ended with "Yours faithfully",while in the case of an application letter,if we start with the name of the addressee e.g Dear Mr John/Mrs Ayoade,it must be ended with "Yours sincerely",while it must be ended with "Yours faithfully" if we start with Dear Sir/Madam. Similarities:1.They both indicate one's interest in a job,2.They must both include Dear Sir/Madam.Goodluck to us all !!!

very nice thread...

assalaamat: Differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter are:1.the writer's and recipient's addresses are not included in a cover letter,while they are in an application letter,2.in a cover letter there's no need for heading i.e Application For The Post Of....,while it's compulsory in application letter.3.a cover letter is a letter sent with th cv when applying for a job online,while application letter is a hand-written letter which must be attached to a cv when applying for a job in person.4.a cover letter must always be ended with "Yours faithfully",while in the case of an application letter,if we start with the name of the addressee e.g Dear Mr John/Mrs Ayoade,it must be ended with "Yours sincerely",while it must be ended with "Yours faithfully" if we start with Dear Sir/Madam. Similarities:1.They both indicate one's interest in a job,2.They must both include Dear Sir/Madam.Goodluck to us all !!!

nice summary

assalaamat: Differences b/w a cover letter and an application letter are:1.the writer's and recipient's addresses are not included in a cover letter,while they are in an application letter,2.in a cover letter there's no need for heading i.e Application For The Post Of....,while it's compulsory in application letter.3.a cover letter is a letter sent with th cv when applying for a job online,while application letter is a hand-written letter which must be attached to a cv when applying for a job in person.4.a cover letter must always be ended with "Yours faithfully",while in the case of an application letter,if we start with the name of the addressee e.g Dear Mr John/Mrs Ayoade,it must be ended with "Yours sincerely",while it must be ended with "Yours faithfully" if we start with Dear Sir/Madam. Similarities:1.They both indicate one's interest in a job,2.They must both include Dear Sir/Madam.Goodluck to us all !!!

Thank you for this information. It happens that am just drafting a cover letter for my cv. God bless.

God bless@op and oda contributors

I am still grateful to you guys. I observed that most of my applications we not even replied to, neither do receive any text from them. Thanks to you all.

NB: try as much as possible not to use anything abbreviation while sending your letter

Guys i don't knw hw to thank u ppl for al d info n correctn, no wonder i hv nt rxv any mesag frm d jobs i hv bn apply fo. Once again tanks n get ready to celebrat wit me

sincerely, I've never seen a thread wt so much info n collection of intelligence like ds on NL. pls, keep it up. thanks

------Original Message--
My
outgoing personality, experience, and my exposure makes me a strong
candidate
for this position. I am a goal getter and result oriented.
I
possess a B.Sc
Degree in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State
and
completed my national youth service program under the Chief Solution
Officer in
the Enterprise Solution Department of eSofties Solutions Limited,
Maryland, Lagos.
I am
not a typical new graduate. I
have the maturity, skills, and abilities to embark on a career in your
organisation.I am endowed with interpersonal, excellent learning and adaptation
skills. And
also skilled in Problem Solving, System Support, Web Development(Support) and Administrative abilities
which I have shown tremendous improvements and mastered using the best
of
tools.
 
I look forward to hearing a
positive reply from you.
Thank
you for your time and consideration.
Yours
sincerely,
Xxxxxxxxxx
*xxxxxxxxxx
Above is a cover letter some1 sent me to be edited, plz can some1 in the house point out the mistakes in it so I don't repeat them. Thanks for this wonderful trend.

------Original Message------
From: Chukwuemeke Nwaehike
To: harlex706@yahoo.com
Subject: NWAEHIKE TRUTH CHUKWUEMEKE CV
Sent: 24 Jan 2012 10:20 AM


NWAEHIKE, TRUTH
CHUKWUEMEKE

5,
Olatunbosun Ajidele Street Omojuwa Estate
Kosofe, Mile 12, Lagos
c.nwaehike@yahoo.com
08063876354
My
outgoing personality, experience, and my exposure makes me a strong
candidate
for this position. I am a goal getter and result oriented.
I
possess a B.Sc
Degree in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State
and
completed my national youth service program under the Chief Solution
Officer in
the Enterprise Solution Department of eSofties Solutions Limited,
Maryland, Lagos.
I am
not a typical new graduate. I
have the maturity, skills, and abilities to embark on a career in your
organisation.I am endowed with interpersonal, excellent learning and adaptation
skills. And
also skilled in Problem Solving, System Support, Web Development(Support) and Administrative abilities
which I have shown tremendous improvements and mastered using the best
of
tools.
 
I look forward to hearing a
positive reply from you.
Thank
you for your time and consideration.
Yours
sincerely,
Nwaehike
Truth Chukwuemeke

Above is a cover letter some1 sent me to be edited, plz can some1 in the house point out the mistakes in it so I don't repeat them. Thanks for this wonderful trend.

I will appreciate if someone here can forward he/her ready made cv so I can edit it 2 suit my profile my email is ehisucreymcb@yahoo.com.thank you

Ehimax: ------Original Message------

Above is a cover letter some1 sent me to be edited, plz can some1 in the house point out the mistakes in it so I don't repeat them. Thanks for this wonderful trend.

All what i have to say is:

1. remove the address
2. The way it was started is also not cool, you should may be state where you saw the opening then
3. You have to state which position you are applying for
4. You have to be more specific cover letter should be designed specifically for each position you are applying for.
4.1 if you are applying for a position of a web developer, be specific on that stating the programing languages you are proficient with and state websites you have managed and so on...you really need to focus on the position.

Such a resume can only may be work for an entry/trainee position.

adewasco2k:

All what i have to say is:

1. remove the address
2. The way it was started is also not cool, you should may be state where you saw the opening then
3. You have to state which position you are applying for
4. You have to be more specific cover letter should be designed specifically for each position you are applying for.
4.1 if you are applying for a position of a web developer, be specific on that stating the programing languages you are proficient with and state websites you have managed and so on...you really need to focus on the position.

Such a resume can only may be work for an entry/trainee position.

Thanks adewasco2k for your responce to my post, I just graduated and don't have much experience I've been adviced to send my cv(which I don't have yet) to most job opennings I come across even as I wait to be posted by june, plz can u send me a quality cv and cover letter to my mail box so I can edit it to suit my personal profile and qualifications.ehisucreymcb@yahoo.com thanks.

Thanks @adewasco.4 dis nice piece of job entry,plz asist me on how 2 write a gud & well deserve cover letter & Cv,if u can post one 4 me via tru my email address..Willyritafelix@yahoo.com,4 proper editing wit d one i wrote which i knw i might included silly mistakes there....Plz help!

Thanks @adewasco.4 dis nice piece of job entry,plz asist me on how 2 write a gud & well deserve cover letter & Cv,if u can post one 4 me via tru my email address..Willyritafelix@yahoo.com,4 proper editing wit d one i wrote which i knw i might included silly mistakes there....Plz help!..Thank you.