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ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
Joined: Feb 03, 2005
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Hey,
I'm applying for a job, this one to be exact:
http://edp.jobs24.co.uk/doc.html?_a=view&ctx=list&id=237544
Now, I've made a few letters this year for other IT jobs, and I thought rather then typing out yet again another letter about the same stuff, I might be able to just use a letter I already have?
This letter got me an interview at a private high school as an assistant ICT technician, I didn't get the job but it did get me an interview.
I would appreciate it if some of you could read the job description and then the letter and tell me if you think the letter is ok as a covering letter.
When I email it to them, I will also include a CV with a full list of my qualifications, but as this is an IT job, I think it's good to focus the covering letter on my IT skill, and not things like history and PE lol.
Thanks
http://www.halfempty.co.uk/robin/Hobart%20letter.doc
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edit:
Obviously I'd take out any references to the school and change it to their company.
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leeboy13
Joined: Sep 28, 2005
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ok, firstly Its long...... the shorter, more to the point it can be, the better - think about it, if this guy/girl has a few of these to go through hes gonna get bored etc......
short and sweet matey!
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ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
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Yer true mate, will take some stuff out I think, maybe some of the personal experience bit, and the bit about it being a fun job.
I should just put, "Hire me, I'm desperate and good"
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procterdc
Joined: Jun 03, 2005
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From: Lytham St.Annes
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Thats cool, i'll hire ya lol
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fatreg
Joined: Jul 26, 2003
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as leeboy said...
short and sweet...
Dear Sir/madam.
Please find enclosed my CV, I wish to be considered for the role as I feel I can bring x to the place and b, I'm brill at PCs at denoted by the fact x,y and z.....
It has long been a passion of mine to work with PCs, ever since windows 95 came out I've gotten to know PCs and have often been relyed upon by friends and family to sort out their PC issues.
Look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
El Robin.....
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ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
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You think it should be that short ye?
I don't want them to think that I couldn't be bothered etc, I want them to see that I did try and put the effort in.
Also because my grades are poo, apart from ICT, I feel like I need to brag a lot in my letter to make them see past the CV, if that makes sense.
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TruffleHunterSnortBeast
Joined: Mar 24, 2004
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From: Nuneaton
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I do all the hiring and firing for my office, and here are a few things I look out for.
A concise letter, that is to the point. Any spelling mistakes, in file 13. Same again for poor grammar. If a cover letter is too long, file 13. Better a short, to the point cover letter, and a more in depth CV, but not rambling on. 2 pages is about right in my eyes.
People are applying for an interview, so sell yourself in your CV, and when you get an interview, practice your interview techniques. This is where you can really sell yourself.
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Thanks for the reply mate, I've cut some stuff out and it's about a page and a half now, I will also be emailing my CV along with it.
If you received that letter, would you consider me?
If not, why.
Thanks
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dougproctor
Joined: Jan 07, 2004
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From: Gosport, UK
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Hi mate. A covering letter is supposed to cover something else i.e. your CV, not a page and a half of things that should be in your CV. I was told when they look through an application i.e. the sift, you have 30 seconds if you are lucky to grab their attention.
They won't read that, especially if they have lots of others to read. If you decide you are going to use it, the spelling is okay but you ought to run a grammar checker over it. Lots of sentences that should be on their own have been joined up into very long sentences. A sentence should not be four lines long!
Suggest three quarters of a page at most - I am interested in the position of *******, i have experience of ********* and really that's about that.
Different people say different things so the decision is up to you.
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Yer some people have said it should be to the point and short, others are saying it should be around 2 pages long and should clearly show your experience etc.
So there's mixed opinions, But I suppose it's different for different jobs and employers.
A question, should I lie about my maths grade?
As that's where I feel I'm failing, I got grade F, bloody F!
Although I am retaking maths at college this year (hopefully).
Should I lie and risk getting caught, or just be honest and hope they look at my good points rather then my bad?
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dougproctor
Joined: Jan 07, 2004
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From: Gosport, UK
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DO NOT LIE!! You might or will get found out. If you get to interview, you can bring this out and make a positive statement about your intentions.
Google covering letter on the net and see what it comes up with. An example:-
From jobseekers webpage:-
Applying for advertised jobs
When applying for advertised jobs, your covering letters should, again, state why you are the best person for the job, relating the information in the job description to your experience and skills.
You should make special note of what the requirements are in the job specification and reflect this in your CV.
Your covering letter, however, should be brief, professional and be directed to person stated on the job advert. At the end of the day, the employer is only going to look at CV’s in this case.
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ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
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Yer thought I better not lie, I won't.
Changed my CV a bit, and edited the letter too, will send it off after taking comments in to consideration.
Like all other applications I've made I don't even expect a reply any more, hey ho.
Thanks for advice all, will post back if I hear anything.
Btw a quick question, should I send it as high priority or normal, and should I request a read receipt?
thanks
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dougproctor
Joined: Jan 07, 2004
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From: Gosport, UK
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Sorry, is this an email application they are asking for? Send it as normal as it will get there and I would ask for a receipt or even ring up and ask if the email arrived. If it doesn't, you would never know!! |
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Yes, email application.
I'd hate wondering if they got it or not, I paid for recorded del for an application 2 weeks back, they signed for it......then never even contacted me back the miserable rude gits.
If you feel that you have the potential to meet these challenges, please send your CV and covering letter to cheryll.steed@clays.co.uk by Friday 1st August. |
ÈL ® ö B ì Ñ
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Not received the confirmation email yet, I'm wondering if they click the don't send receipt button.
Spent this morning down town talking to my advisor in the job centre, saw 2 jobs that look ok, nothing special, so just tried to contact them and both places the people are in meetings.
So thought I'd phone the college up about re-doing maths because I can't afford the £300 fee and wanted to know if I can pay it off monthly, but they weren't available either.
Looks like everyone is busy but me lol.
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