Dear Mr Brown,

I am writing to enquire if you have any vacancies in your company. I

enclose my CV for your information.
As you can see, I have had extensive vacation work experience in office
environments, the retail sector and service industries, giving me varied
skills and the ability to work with many different types of people. I
believe I could fit easily into your team.
I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to
detail. I'm flexible, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from
others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I'm keen to work for a
company with a great reputation and high profile like [insert company
name].
I have excellent references and would be delighted to discuss any
possible vacancy with you at your convenience. In case you do not have
any suitable openings at the moment, I would be grateful if you would
keep my CV on file for any future possibilities

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 callcenter 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 timeI
look forward to learning more about this opportunity!

Dear Dr. Smith:

Ever since I started teaching at the elementary school level, I have been passionate in my
commitment to three things: maximizing individual student performance, inspiring students
interest in technology and instilling a sense of self-worth among all students. I have
dedicated my career to each of these pursuits, as my enclosed resume will attest.
Thats why I was excited to see the advertisement on Monster for an elementary teacher in
your district. ABC Public Schools has earned a positive reputation for celebrating diversity,
achieving academic excellence and using technology as a learning tool. It would be an
honor to teach your students and serve a district that maintains high educational standards
and provides students with opportunities for personal growth.
My qualifications include 12 years of elementary teaching experience, MEd and BS
degrees in elementary education, and a current senior professional educator (middle
childhood) license in the state of Ohio.
In my most recent position as elementary educator for DEF Public School District, I
developed and taught 4th and 5th grade curricula. For more than 10 years, I provided
effective classroom management, creative lesson plans, detailed student evaluations and
highly praised instructional delivery. As an enthusiastic volunteer, I founded and grew the
schools after-school technology club, an innovative program that covered diverse
technology areas -- from Internet security best practices to PowerPoint tutorials. The
program became so popular that it was the schools only after-school program that was
consistently filled to capacity.
Although I enjoyed my tenure at DEF Public School District, my position was eliminated
last May following a round of layoffs. I am eager to resume my teaching career and would
be delighted to interview for this opportunity. Please feel free to contact me at 216-5555555 or email winifred@somedomain.com to set up a meeting.
Thank you for your interest and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,

Dear Ms. Smith:

Are you searching for a software engineer with a proven ability to develop highperformance applications and technical innovations? If so, please consider my enclosed
resume.
Since 2002, I have served as a software engineer for Action Company, where I have been
repeatedly recognized for developing innovative solutions for multimillion-dollar, globally
deployed software and systems. I am responsible for full lifecycle development of nextgeneration software, from initial requirement gathering to design, coding, testing,
documentation and implementation.
Known for excellent client-facing skills, I have participated in proposals and presentations
that have landed six-figure contracts. I also excel in merging business and user needs into
high-quality, cost-effective design solutions while keeping within budgetary constraints.
My technical expertise includes cross-platform proficiency (Windows, Unix, Linux and
VxWorks); fluency in 13 scripting/programming languages (including C, C++, VB, Java,
Perl and SQL); and advanced knowledge of developer applications, tools, methodologies
and best practices (including OOD, client/server architecture and self-test automation).
My experience developing user-friendly solutions on time and on budget would enable me
to step into a software engineering role at XYZ Company and hit the ground running. I will
follow up with you next week, and you may reach me at (215) 555-5555. I look forward to
speaking with you.
Sincerely,