Cover Letter Template - No Work Experience

(A Youth Central Cover Letter Template)

Use this cover letter template if:
You're applyin for a !o" that has "een a#vertise#
You #on't have any formal $pai#% &ork experience
Whether you're an early school leaver, a VCE graduate or a tertiary graduate, this
cover letter demonstrates the kind of things you need to address when you're
applying for an advertised job, but you don't have any formal (paid work e!perience"
# good cover letter should include$
%our name, email address and phone number at the top of the page on the
right
&he name of the business and the contact person's full name on the left
# reference line (e"g", '(e$ #pplication for #dministration #ssistant position'
#n address to the reader directly (e"g", ')ear *r" *oyle' + don't use '&o whom
it may concern'
#n opening statement that briefly introduces you to the reader
# main body that highlights ,ualities and characteristics you have that are
relevant to the job
# closing paragraph asking to arrange an interview
-f you don't have any formal work e!perience, other things you can mention in your
cover letter include$
.eneral skills that help you work in a team and as part of an organisation
/ersonal attributes that will help you learn to work in a professional work
environment
0ey strengths and contributions that show you are a stand+out applicant
1chool work e!perience or volunteer work that demonstrates your strengths
and attributes
#ny sporting or community club participation (if relevant
#ny hobbies or interests that are relevant to the job or demonstrate your
professional e!perience
0ey points of this cover letter are that it$
-ntroduces you to the reader
(esponds to the re,uirements of the job
#ttracts the reader's interest and refers them to your resume
)oesn't include too many 2-3 statements, which can run the risk of
disengaging the reader
&he focus of this kind of cover letter is to prove that your personal ,ualities and
characteristics are a good fit with the re,uirements of the job and also that they will
make a positive contribution to the organisation or business"
'f you have any (uestions a"out this cover letter template please contact us at
youthcentral)#hs*vic*ov*au*
For more about cover letters and heaps more cover letter and resume templates,
check out Youth Central's Applying or !obs pages at
youthcentral"vic"gov"au#!obs$%$Careers#Applying$or$&obs#
+oanne Tint
Email: joannetint4!mail"com
,o"ile: 555 5555 5555
*r #llan *oyle
*oyle (etail 1olutions
/hone$ 55 5555 5555
Email$ en,uiries4moyleretailsolutions"com"au
-E: .pplication for Casual -etail /ales .ssistant position
)ear *r" *oyle,
#s a highly motivated and dedicated student with strong communication and
interpersonal skills, - would like to apply for the position of Casual (etail 1ales
#ssistant"
#s a student - have been e!tensively involved in my school community, which has
allowed me to develop strong interpersonal skills" *y involvement in various events,
including drama eisteddfods and sports carnivals, has allowed me to work closely
with my peers while supporting the school community as a whole"
&hese e!periences have allowed me to develop strong time management and
organisational skills, which - see as being very important when seeking to work in
casual employment while continuing to study"
/ersonal attributes that - believe make me suitable for this position include$
,otivation: Volunteer participation and school results demonstrate high
motivation"
Customer /ervice: #ssisting with the sale of products at community events
has allowed the development of customer service skills"
Communication: #cting in drama performances and working as an *C for
school events has allowed the development of communication skills"
*y teachers and educators have commended me for my willingness to participate
and my dedication to helping out where possible" - enjoy working with others and
believe that my strong communication skills will ensure that - can meet the
e!pectations of this role"
- am aware that you will receive a large number of applications for this job, but -
would very much appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate my capabilities to you in
person"
- believe that - have a lot to offer your organisation" - am keen to develop my
professional skills and look forward to discussing my application with you at an
interview" - have enclosed a copy of my resume for your consideration" - can be
contacted at all times on the details provided above"
&hanking you in advance for your time,
6oanne &int