La semana pasada podíais ver la carta de presentación/ motivación en francés y hoy os traemos el formato de la misma en inglés: Cover letter
COVER LETTER
Writing a cover letter can seem like a difficult task. After all, cover letters make some sort of a request – whether for an interview or more information – and are generally addressed to someone you haven’t met before.
A cover letter typically accompanies each resume you send out. Your cover letter may make the difference between obtaining a job interview or having your resume ignored, so it makes good sense to devote the necessary time and effort to writing effective cover letters
A cover letter should complement, not duplicate, your resume. Its purpose is to interpret the data-oriented, factual resume and add a personal touch. A cover letter is often your earliest written contact with a potential employer, creating a critical first impression.
Your cover letter should be designed specifically for each purpose as well as for each position you seek.
Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences (remember, relevance is determined by the employer’s self-interest). The letter should express a high level of interest and knowledge about the position.
Here you have the top ten tips for writing a cover letter.
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettertips/tp/coverlettertips.htm
COVER LETTER FORMAT
Your Contact Information have to be written in this order.
-Name
-Address
-City, State, Zip Code
-Phone Number
-Email Address
Date and Employer Contact Information (if you have it)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name, (leave out if you don’t have a contact or use Dear Hiring Manager or one of the other examples listed in the link below)
Body of Cover Letter
The body of your cover letter lets the employer know what position you are applying for, why the employer should select you for an interview, and how you will follow-up
First Paragraph
The first paragraph of your letter should include information on why you are writing. Mention the position you are applying for and where you found the job listing. Include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one.
Middle Paragraph(s)
The next section of your cover letter should describe what you have to offer the employer. Mention specifically how your qualifications match the job you are applying for. Remember, you are interpreting your resume, not repeating it.
Final Paragraph
Conclude your cover letter by thanking the employer for considering you for the position. Include information on how you will follow-up.
Complimentary Close Examples
To close your cover letter you can use the following closings:
-Respectfully,
-Respectfully yours,
-Sincerely,
-Sincerely yours,
-Yours sincerely,
-Yours truly,
-With appreciation,
-With gratitude
For finishing you add your Signature.
Handwritten Signature (for a hard copy letter)
Typed Signature
Information adapted from: http://www.about.com/careers
Here you can find further information and several examples of cover letters:
http://careers.theguardian.com/covering-letter-examples
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-guide
http://www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/blog/2013/november/free-cover-letter-template
http://www.employmentoptions.ca/InformationAndResources/Documents/JobSearchTools/CoverLetter.pdf
EXAMPLE:
Sue Ling
2750 Tower Ave., #58 | Sometown, CO 50805
Home: 555-555-5555 | Cell: 555-555-5500
Email: someone@somedomain.com
Available for All Shifts
[Date]
Ms. Rhonda West
Customer Service Manager
Acme Inc.
123 Corporate Blvd.
Sometown, CO 50802
Re: Customer Service Representative Opening (Ref. ID: CS300-Denver)
Dear Ms. West:
I was excited to see your opening for a customer service rep, and I hope to be invited for an interview.
My background includes serving as a customer service associate within both call-center and retail environments. Most recently, I worked on the customer service desk for Discount-Mart, where my responsibilities included handling customer merchandise returns, issuing refunds/store credits, flagging damaged merchandise for shipment back to vendors and providing back-up cashiering during busy periods.
Previously, I worked within two high-volume customer-support call centers for a major telecommunications carrier and a satellite television services provider. In these positions, I demonstrated the ability to resolve a variety of issues and complaints (such as billing disputes, service interruptions or cutoffs, repair technician delays/no-shows and equipment malfunctions). I consistently met my call-volume goals, handling an average of 56 to 60 calls per day.
In addition to this experience, I gained considerable customer service skills during my part-time employment as a waitress and restaurant hostess while in high school.
I also bring to the table strong computer proficiencies in MS Word, MS Excel and CRM database applications and a year of college (business major). Please see the accompanying resume for details of my experience and education.
I am confident that I can offer you the customer service, communication and problem-solving skills you are seeking. Feel free to call me at 555-555-5555 (home) or 555-555-5500 (cell) to arrange an interview. Thank you for your time — I look forward to learning more about this opportunity!
Sincerely,
Sue Ling
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