There are some important points for your reference. I think that you should put your detailed contact information; you should not make it too complicated, for briefness is the best policy; also, make it valuable for the companies that you apply to. You should seize the chance to use it to emphasis your strengths. You need to address your cover letter to the head of the human resources department. It is wise to make more specific references to the particular position that you are interested in.

Here are some sample cover letters for your reference

I.

Miss * *

Human Resources Department

Company name

Address

Date

Dear Miss * *,

I got the information of a vacant position in your company from your website, and I think that I am one of the best candidates for this position. As a native speakers of Chinese, I am living and working in the US. I have profound knowledge of Finance and Accounting, and I would be grateful if you would take your time to go over my résumé attached along with this cover letter.

I am sure that I can fulfill a productive role in your company. My contact information: *

Looking forward to get your positive reply soon.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Your Name

II.

Mr. * *

Human Resources Department

Company name

Address

Date

Dear Mr. * * ,

In response to your job vacancy advertisement for (the job), I am writing this letter to you. I have ten-year experience in (your job skills), and I have ( brief job experience emphasis on your strong points). I look forward to get your positive reply soon.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Your Name

III.

Mr. * *

Human Resources Department

Company name

Address

Date

Dear Mr. * *,

I got the information of a vacant position in yesterday's news from your website, and I would am writing this letter to apply for the position of (the job).

After graduation from (the name of your famous university), I have been working as ( your job) for ( how many ) years in ( which field ). Since I recently married with ( whom), I have to relocated to this city from Australia. I would be grateful if you would take your time to go over my resume.

Further, there are some testimonies of my excellent job in this field:

Http://www.*.com/testimonies

http://www.*.com/achievement

…

I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Your Name

The humble cover letter is often overlooked, however the benefits of taking the time to write one far outweigh the time that you invest in doing so. After all, if you are too lazy to explain why you would be the best candidate for the position, it is unlikely that your future employer will take the time to meet with you to find out more.

When writing your cover letter, the best start is to look at the advertisement for the position, and be sure to understand exactly what they are after. Many ads list requirements for the position, such as:

• Strong listening and communication skills
• A desire and ability to learn and share your own knowledge
• You must be used to being responsible and being accountable for your actions and results

When writing your letter, it pays to reiterate what they are saying in the ad, whilst putting it into your own words. For example, using the first requirement, you could say “I possess excellent verbal and written communication skills”.

Obviously, the characteristics that the company is seeking varies between industries and roles, however most companies are seeking someone who is a fast learner and who is reliable as the costs of replacing employees are high.

Secondly, be sure to state why you feel that you would be suitable for the role. For example, including a brief summary of relevant work experience is very useful, so that by the time they look at your resume they already believe that you are a suitable candidate.

Potential employers receive a large number of applications for advertised roles, so it is important to stand out from the other candidates. A well written cover letter is a great opportunity to showcase your written communication skills, and enables you to provide additional information that may not be included in your resume. Be sure to thank them for considering you for the role, and include contact information should they require further information. Always address the letter, and write in a professional, polite tone.

Above all, always ensure that any claims you make are true (for example, if you tend to leave everything to the last minute, it is best not to claim that you are highly efficient). If you have to lie on your application, chances are the role is not the one for you.

A little time taken could land you the job of a lifetime.

Happy hunting!

The first thing you must do before you have an interview scheduled is display professionalism. Fill out a job application neatly and completely. Follow all the instructions of an ad you are replying to. If you are replying my mail, use resume paper and a resume envelope. Do not provide an E-mail address on your cover letter or resume that is silly or weird. Your answering machine message must not be too long or sound crazy. If your name is John Doe, your message should say, “You have reached the home of John Doe. Please leave your name and number and I will call you back as soon as possible.”

Make your cover letter shine. To make your letter easy to read, use a font size of at least twelve points. The top left corner should reveal your full address, E-mail address, telephone number and the current date. After you type in this information, hit "Enter" four times and type in the name and address of the company you are sending your letter to.

Do not say “I” in your cover letter. A good way to avoid using “I” is to start the body of your cover letter with a header that says, “Subject: Response to your ad for the Sales Clerk position you posted on Sunday.”

Put great care into how you address the reader. It is not a good idea to write, “To whom it may concern.” If you know the name of the person who will read your letter, address the person by his or her name. If the person's name is Jane Doe, address her as “Ms. Doe”. If you do not know the contact's name, you should write, “Dear Sir or Madam.”

The next part of your cover letter should include a bulleted list of your accomplishments, background and skills. Do not supply a long list. I recommend you list up to five good skills and accomplishments that are relevant to the position you are applying for.

After you list your accomplishments and skills, close your letter by writing, “My resume has been enclosed. Please contact me for an interview when you are ready. Thank you in advance for your consideration.” Sign the letter in black or blue ink and place your written signature above your typed signature. Read your cover letter twice or more to eliminate any errors.

Like your cover letter, your resume should be easy to read, look professional and exclude “I”. Never use more than two pages for your resume. Include all the jobs and volunteer activities you have done for the past seven years. Provide your job titles, the dates you worked and the names of the companies you worked at.

Your resume must discuss results you have provided for your employers. If you are improving your company's bottom line and you have a measurable amount, you could write, “Improving the company's total amount of sales by twenty percent.”

We will now discuss what to do during and after a job interview. Are you familiar with the phrase that says, “A good first impression is a lasting impression?” You must do several things very well that will create a great image that will stick in the interviewer's mind forever and sway him or her to hire you first.

Arrive on time, perhaps five to ten minutes early - take a trip to the place of your interview at least one day early to make sure you can find the place okay. If you are a guy, wear dress shoes, a tie, dress pants and a suit jacket that does not have a loud color such as red, pink, purple, orange or yellow. If you are a lady, wear dress shoes and a suit or dress. Treat the receptionist with respect. Do not arrive with a tobacco smell or bad body odor.

Give the interviewer a firm handshake, warm smile and frequent eye contact. Answer questions fully and truthfully. Do not do anything stupid such as eating. Let the interviewer do most of the talking. Do not bring up your personal life or ask about the salary for the position.

Display a good attitude and good manners. Express a willingness to work a flexible schedule and a willingness to work extra hours when it is necessary. Show interest in the position by asking when you can start. Never attend an interview without doing research on the company, no matter what type of company it is. When I interviewed for a teaching assistant position, I was asked what I knew about the school district.

Thank the interviewer for the interview and ask for his or her business card at the end of the interview. Quickly send a thank-you note that reiterates your interest and qualifications. Call within a week to find out where you stand in the hiring process. Do everything you have learned to stand out from the other job applicants!

To Whom It May Concern:

Ellen Ruppart is a volunteer in my classroom (Grade 1) this year at Cedarbrae Public School. She is a very reliable and extremely punctual individual. She helps out two days a week at the school. Ellen has ensured that she diversifies her experience by helping out at various times in the day and in various grade levels.

Ellen has been supporting students in my classroom by providing reading opportunities to students. She has made anecdotal records when reading with students to make note of their strengths and areas of further development. She has provided assistance with regular classroom work assigned by the teacher and has supported students during their centre activities. Ellen has worked with individual students as well as with groups. She has also provided support to students with special needs as well as second language learners in the classroom. Her support was differentiated to meet the needs of each individual student. Each student is greeted fairly and respectfully by Ellen. She has a calm yet firm manner when interacting with students. The students respect and trust her in return.

Ellen has also supported the classroom teacher in various ways. She has sorted and filed paperwork. She has prepared material for math and language lessons. Ellen has been a great support to our classroom.

Ellen has a great deal to offer to any classroom. She is a reliable and hard working individual. I do not hesitate in recommending her for any position you may have available. She will be a great asset to your school.

Sincerely,

I have a knack for teaching and a love of imparting knowledge onto others. I see myself as an invaluable asset to your institution. Most currently, I have been teaching communication, writing, and research courses at Axia College of University of Phoenix online.

My strengths include: (a) a mastery of the English language, (b) an understanding of social world history, (c) an understanding of multicultural principles, and (d) an understanding of various learning and teaching styles, inclusive of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory, differentiated instruction, and character education methods.

Besides being a language arts instructor and tutor, I have worked as a freelance journalist and a professional writer for a number of Florida magazines and newspapers. Most currently, I teach business communication, academic research and writing courses for Axia College of University of Phoenix.

I am a writer of a poetry book, “Breaking Routine: A cosmic outlook on our comic world" - © 2005 - and a nonfiction book on the basis of my doctoral dissertation, “Induction Malfunction: Leaving Teachers Behind” - © 2006.

I would be glad to discuss my qualifications and my diverse background at the earliest convenience.

If your resume is generic and being sent to many prospective employers for various positions, your cover letter needs to begin by stating what specific job you seek. In a large corporation, a human resource person will be the first to scan the contents of your resume packet. With possibly dozens of job openings, a clearly defined job title is needed for your resume to have a prayer of reaching the right hands. If the letter is poorly written, the page will never be turned to look at the rest of the packet. If it is turned, it will be viewed by eyes jaded from the inferior introduction.

The quality of the cover letter should equal your resume. If you had your resume professional done, you may want to look for help when writing the letter. People who read this material for a living will notice a sharp difference between the letter and the resume. This difference can make a person wonder about the integrity of the resume. Since the purpose of a resume is to open the door for an interview, you really do not want your integrity being questioned before the interview.

Professionally written resumes are not a problem unless the cover letter that you write looks more like grade school work. If your writing skills are not strong, get some help with the letter. This will keep the smile on the face of the reader.

The paper should roughly match. It is better if everything is on the same type of paper. This way it will not appear that the two documents were created separately. Everyone knows that resumes are just reproduced forms, but no one really likes to have it slap them in the face. So, if the paper matches and the letter is customized to fit the job, everyone pretends that you made it all up just for the one position.

Try to match the type style and font when producing the letter. Too much variation screams that the letter and resume are separate documents. This is all about you. These documents should draw attention to you and not to the paper or printing.

Pull a few items from your resume to highlight in your cover letter. Do not get too carried away with this. Somewhere around two to four items will be plenty. Make sure that these fit the job qualifications. Mention that these can be seen on the resume.

If there are skills not listed on the resume that are necessary for the specific job, list these skills. Make note of the fact that these skills are in addition to what is listed in the resume. Anytime the resume can be referenced of mention up to about three times in the letter is a good thing. Beyond that, it begins to sound redundant.

A cover letter is the opportunity to fill in gaps in your career space before they pop us, and to get the reader to feel a sense of your personality. In a busy and stressful time it might seem logical to mass produce both cover letters and resumes, but if you have to chose one to mass-produce, the resume might be the way to go.

A good cover letter will give an employer an idea that you took the time to check-out their website, know what the company is about, and are willing to put up with the not-so-glamorous parts of the job that you both know are bound to exist.

If you applying to any job within the communications sector this becomes even more important, as stating that you are creative but sending in a carbon-copy template of a resume is too much of a contradiction right off the bat.

Keep the resume brief, a page at best. Stick to the experience that applies. After that, spend more of your time crafting a cover-letter that creates a fun and realistic invitation to yourself, try and get as much of your half of the interview in before it even happens. And as soon as you've finished one, get started on the next one - getting fixated on any one job will just lose you momentum and confidence.