Evidence042:
Most atimes after researching for the name of the HR manager and one couldn't get it, what then is more appropriate to use in addressing the HR Manager?

danduchi:

Emeka Taiwo Ahmed
20 Second Ave.
Surulere, Lagos
April 7, 2013
The Human Resource Manager
XYZ Company
123 Central District.
Abuja, Nigeria
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am interested in the Coordinator position advertised on
ABC Media. Given my related experience and excellent
capabilities I would appreciate your consideration for this
job opening. My skills are an ideal match for this position.
As a professional administrative assistant with excellent
research skills, I am eager to contribute my abilities and
experience to XYZ Company. Given my extensive training
and background, I believe I can help XYZ Company meet its
goal of providing only the most accurate and timely
information to its clients.
Please find enclosed my resume and a list of my references.
Feel free to call me at 1234567890, to arrange a time to
meet. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Emeka Taiwo Ahmed.

danduchi:

Emeka Taiwo Ahmed
20 Second Ave.
Surulere, Lagos
April 7, 2013
The Human Resource Manager
XYZ Company
123 Central District.
Abuja, Nigeria
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am interested in the Coordinator position advertised on
ABC Media. Given my related experience and excellent
capabilities I would appreciate your consideration for this
job opening. My skills are an ideal match for this position.
As a professional administrative assistant with excellent
research skills, I am eager to contribute my abilities and
experience to XYZ Company. Given my extensive training
and background, I believe I can help XYZ Company meet its
goal of providing only the most accurate and timely
information to its clients.
Please find enclosed my resume and a list of my references.
Feel free to call me at 1234567890, to arrange a time to
meet. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Emeka Taiwo Ahmed.

Agubushmenyo:


Don't address the HR again, find the name of the MD or any CEO of the organization. It must be on the Company's profile on their website. You stand a better chance than using what every other peron will use. i.e...

Dear Sir (very wrong)... But some people don't consider it thou! But always be outstanding. Thanks.

iRepNaija1:


But this cover letter does not tell how this applicant will be able to contribute to this employer. It just repeats the same thing three different ways. An applicant should pick out three or four skills that apply to the job description and then use the KSA (Knowledge, Skills, Ability) method or the STAR (Situation, Task, Application/Action, and Result) method (preferably the former).

For example, instead of just saying "As a professional administrative assistant with excellent research skills," the applicant could say, "I'm the employee who will bring initiative and innovation to XYZ company. [b]During my first year as an administrative assistant for ABC corporation, I single-handedly learned and mastered state of the art software to develop a new research program for ABC corporation. With this new program, all researchers in my department were able to do three times the research in half the time. XYZ Company can trust in the fact that I'm not afraid to explore new ideas for the sake of producing efficient and quality work."

See the difference? Notice what I bolded? Start off with an introduction sentence, give an example (with an end result!), and then follow up with a quick closing. And use specific numbers! If you were a manager, how many people did you manage? If you're an accountant, how many accounts were you solely responsible for? How many years have you worked at such and such place? If you had to do training/learn a new skill or program, did you learn it by yourself? Do you teach others? How many software programs have you learned? If you were part of team project, was was your contributing role to the project?

Also, use adjectives: I'm the sole person of this or I'm an experienced/selectively-trained such and such.

From student to experienced worker, anyone can use the KSA method. Don't sell yourself short. Put the best version of yourself forward and make it seem like the employer would be foolish not to hire you.

abbey621:


Exactly! The difference is marginal

zanga420:
help elaborate ur siggy. I'm interested in grasping it better

abbey621:


It's simple. Ever notice when we don't understand something or someone we become fearful. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of being loved, fear of heartbreak etc. But we find as time goes by either consciously or unconsciously our fears have a way of confronting us and once we live through the experience, we become wiser, better, stronger and we can truly say that we've faced our fears! This is why they say, "We have nothing to fear but fear itself".

olu1759:
good writeup bro,but all the examples I've been seeing here are all directed to experienced candidates and professionals,no examples has been made for fresh graduate who perhaps has no experience,could this mean these mean their own cover will be dry(nothing much to write about)thanks.

iRepNaija1:


Absolutely not. I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions. A student who may not have much experience as a seasoned professional can still have a good cover letter. In such a situation, you discuss how your coursework and/or extracurriculars have made you suitable for the jobs you're applying for. Always make sure to look carefully at the job posting to determine what kind of employee the employer is looking for. Here's an example:

Dear Ms. Azikwe: (please note that if you're addressing a female hiring manager, DO NOT assume she's married if you're in doubt).

It is with great enthusiasm I submit my application for the Editorial Assistant position, as advertised on your ABC Publishing Company website. As a recent university graduate with writing, editing, and administrative experience, I know I am a strong candidate for the position at the ABC Publishing Company.

You specify that you are looking for someone with strong editing skills. As a Mass Communications major, I understood that being very detail-orientated would be necessary for the improvement of my editing skills. During my first year, I became a volunteer writing tutor, reviewing, editing, and proofreading several students' [/b]written work on a weekly basis, [b]with each written piece averaging about 20 pages. I also became a first-year editor for my alma mater's weekly [/b]newspaper. By my final year, I was the Executive Articles Editor, revising every article to ensure each piece satisfied our newspaper's guidelines and went to the Editor-in-Chief polished and ready for publication. No matter what responsibility I take on, from producing quality editing work to sending out an e-mail, I make sure to apply the same level of care and attention to detail. Rest assured,[b] I will do the same for ABC Publishing Company as its Editorial Assistant.

Please take note of what I've bolded:

1.) Writing, editing, and administrative skills: let's assume these are some of the qualities the employer is looking for in the applicant. Write up one paragraph for each word because it lets your reader know which direction the cover letter is going in, like a roadmap. For my visual thinkers, think of this like an inverted roadmap. Remember, from broad to narrow. The above paragraph is for editing.

2.) Detail-orientated: you're showing the employer that to be a good editor, you need to pay attention to details. The rest of the paragraph will demonstrate how you've accomplished and mastered this.

3.) During my first year: this shows the employer that you took the initiative. You knew what you wanted and went after it without having to be told or guided. Employers always love a go-getter.

4.) Volunteer: Again, taking the initiative by being a volunteer. You're willing to do it for free because you're passionate about it and you want to self-improve. And being a volunteer does not need to be a formal position. Say, for example, you're the person your friends and family come to edit their CVs and cover letters or proofread their reports. That's a skill right there! What if you look after your neighbor's children regularly? That's an experience that can demonstrate a list of skills, such as leadership, conflict resolution/mediation, and/or mentorship.

5.) Several students/averaging about 20 pages/weekly: use numbers to let the employer estimate how much or how many

6.) I will do the same for ABC Publishing Company as its editorial assistant: This is a little mind trick I like to use on my cover letters from time to time. Instead of saying, "If I get the job.." or "If you hire me...," this sentence is subtly phrased in such a way that the employer can already picture you in the position, putting your skills and experience to work and benefiting the company. With this sentence, you're saying, "I've already been hired and I'm already part of the team. I'm just waiting on you to make it official."

Hope this helps and please excuse the spelling/grammar errors. I went through this kind of quick.

Skimpledawg:




Amen goo...I just finished writing mine.. ......and I feel satisfied with my work...thanks for the tips one again..
God will bless u ai swear!