Sample Cover Letter - This Cover Letter Won A Job Interview

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A Sample Cover Letter Which
Won An Interview

On the page before this you'll see a cover letter example sent to us by Janet, a client.

She asked us to review it for her.

Here is the cover letter we gave back to her, which won her a job interview.

The 'After' Sample Cover Letter

House Name/No.
Street Name
State
ZipCode

Date
Company Name
FAO Mrs Langham
Personnel Department
Company Address

Dear Mrs Langham,

I'm very excited about the Service Sales Consultant opportunity you've recently advertised with CBS Personnel.

I'm passionate about IT and the real benefits that a properly thought through IT solution can bring to a business, large or small and I'd like to bring my enthusiasm and experience to your Company to help you achieve your aims and mine.

I have 7 years service sales and support experience, 3 of which have been in the IT industry. During that time I've developed my consultancy skills to a level that's been recognized as beyond my peers at ABC Company, my current employer.

As well as having the experience you're looking for, I'm fully qualified. I am close to finishing my Masters Degree in Business Administration which I have completed in my own time. This gives you an indication of my level of interest and commitment.

I would love the opportunity to meet with you personally to talk about the contribution I can make to your Company.

Thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions, please call me.

I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Yours sincerely

Signature

Janet Owens

Enclosures: Resume

Can you see that this version of Janet's covering letter ticked all the job criteria listed in the job advert?

It's short, clear, relevant, correct and compelling -- everything you want in a good cover letter.

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Janet asked us to review her cover letter and feels sure that the changes we made resulted in her being asked to a job interview.

We can do the same for you.