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If _______________ (company) requires a high-energy _______________
(title) with a no-excuses attitude and is up to any task, then I'm the person
you're seeking. My qualifications and experience will enable me to fulfill
your expectations.
Based on the criteria you listed, I believe I am an excellent candidate for
the position of _______________. Please accept the enclosed resume as
my application for the position.
I am writing in response to your advertisement for a _______________
(position) which appeared in the _______________ (date) issue of the
_______________ (publication). I have enclosed my resume for your
review.
I recently read about your company's plans for expansion with a great deal
of interest. Since the _______________ industry has been an integral part
of my work experience, I was thrilled to learn of your new developments.
I am extremely interested in obtaining a/an _______________ position with
_______________ (company). I have outlined some background
information about myself below and attached a copy of my resume for your
consideration.
I am interested in securing a position with _______________ (company)
where my abilities and qualifications can be fully applied to our mutual
benefit. My resume is enclosed for your review and consideration.
I am a recent graduate from the Business Department of the Ohio State
University in the USA, where I obtained a Bachelor's Degree with Honours
in Business Administration.
I am a final-semester student pursuing a Diploma in Engineering (Building)
at the Ungku Omar Polytechnic, Ipoh. Your advertisement for the post of
Technical Designer on the 20th of September in The Star caught my
attention. I was drawn to the advertisement by my strong interest in
designing.
I am a recent graduate from Politeknik Ungku Omar with a Diploma in Civil
Engineering. I would like to apply for the post of Site Supervisor, if there is
a vacancy.I would be interested in discussing with you the possibility of
employment as an Assistant Engineer with JD Sdn Bhd.
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I am conscientious in my personal and professional life. I take pride in
myself and my work, and derive considerable satisfaction from doing an
assignment well. I cope well with high-stress situations and can manage a
variety of projects simultaneously. My specific proficiencies include
_______________. I am seeking a position that offers challenge,
responsibility and opportunity.
I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a
priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy
a challenge and work hard to attain my goals. Constant communication
with all levels of management has strengthened my interpersonal skills.
As a recent graduate, my professional job experience is necessarily
limited. However, I believe that you will find, and previous employers will
verify, that I exhibit intelligence, common sense, initiative, maturity, and
stability, and that I am eager to make a positive contribution to your
organization.
As my resume indicates, I have _______________ years experience in
_______________. My day-to-day output reflects a high level of
motivation, efficiency, and ability to meet any objective. I have a proven
ability to troubleshoot, perform under a minimum amount of supervision,
and demonstrate a high degree of initiative and good judgment.
Adept at applying myself to a wide variety of responsibilities, I know I would
be an ideal candidate for your consideration. I am a talented, detail-
oriented professional. I take pride in my work and I am seeking a
challenging position which utilizes my _______________ skills.
A strong academic study of _______________ (major) at
_______________ (school), as well as experience in _______________ at
_______________, has developed my _______________ skills. In
addition, a strong background in _______________ enables me to
_______________ effectively.
I am particularly interested in a position with _______________ (company)
because of my background in _______________. Recent examples of my
work include _______________ years of front-line management
experience in marketing and selling international products and services.
I am currently finishing my studies to obtain a degree in _______________
at _______________. Having established competence in
_______________, I have innovative ideas and the courage to use them.
I have always had an interest in _______________, and believe that this
enthusiasm shows in my work. I respond well to a challenge and enjoy the
rewards of hard work and dedication.
I worked with __________________ during my six-month industrial
training and gained experience in the designing of single, double as well
as multi-storey structures manually and by using computer software.
Drawing plans using the AutoCAD 2000 was one of the many skills that
I acquired during my practical training. My training supervisor had on
a number of occasions commended me for my ability to learn new
things fast and my attention to details. I am self-motivated,
independent and am able to meet tight deadlines. I therefore am
confident that I will be able to make a direct and immediate
contribution to your department. I started my industrial training with
a monthly allowance of RM300.00. A month later, my allowance was
increased to RM400.00. I mention my salary history to show that I am
an achiever and that I was recognised for my accomplishments even
during the relatively short training period.
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I am interested in interviewing with you or one of your associates. I can be
reached at my home phone number, _______________ (phone), to
arrange for an interview at a mutually convenient time.
I believe my background provides the skills you require for this position. I
would welcome the opportunity for a personal interview to further discuss
my qualifications.
I am therefore respectfully requesting a personal interview. I feel confident
that a frank, in-person discussion will determine if a compatible
environment exists for a future relationship. I would welcome this
opportunity and assure you that this would be time well spent. In advance,
I thank you for your consideration and look forward to meeting with you in
the near future.
Please include my name in your employment database. I would like to be
considered as a serious candidate for the position of _______________
and look forward to pursuing this avenue with you further. Thank you for
your time and attention.
Based upon my job experience and educational qualifications, I am
confident that I can bring effective leadership to your company. I would
appreciate the opportunity to further discuss my credentials with you during
a personal interview.
I would like to thank you in advance for your time and any consideration
you may give me. I look forward to hearing from you.
If, after review of my resume, you would be interested in conducting an
interview, please feel free to contact me at my home or office. I am very
eager to meet with you and explore the possibility of utilizing my
experience and knowledge to benefit _______________ (company). Thank
you for your time and consideration.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future to schedule an
interview at your convenience. I hope to learn more about your company's
plans and goals, and how I can contribute to its success.
I am convinced that I can make an immediate contribution toward the
growth of _______________ (company) and would hope that we may
explore this opportunity further at your convenience. Please contact me if
my qualifications match your current opening in order to further discuss my
background.
If it appears that my qualifications meet your needs, I will be happy to
discuss my background in a personal meeting. I will be contacting you in
the near future to follow up on the status of my application.
I am available at your convenience for an interview. Please feel free to call
me at the above number. I look forward to hearing from you.
I enclose a copy of my curriculum vitae, which details my work experience
and education background. I look forward to discussing with you regarding
your organizations needs and how I might contribute to its future success.
You can reach me at the above address or at 05-3125773.
Enclosed is my resume for your consideration. EFTG Industries, as I have
found out, has a reputation for excellence. I would like to use my talents to
market your line of quality technical products. I am most willing to discuss
with you my talents and how they can benefit your company. If you prefer,
you can also contact me in the evenings at 06-6478888.
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you.
I enclose herewith my curriculum vitae and a recent photograph for your
kind perusal. I am available for an interview at any time convenient to you.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you.