Career Planning Guide for Adult Learners

Cover Letter

You should always include a cover letter with any resume you send to an employer. Here is a sample cover letter.

456 Water Street
Big Harbour, NF
A2B 1K6
May 20, 1999

Ms. K. D. Patterson
Personnel Manager
Jackson's Hardware
Big City, NF
A1V 2K5

Dear Ms. Patterson:

This letter accompanies my application for the position of Parts Department Manager with your company as recently posted in The Advertiser.

I am impressed with the way your company does business and would welcome the opportunity to be part of your success. I have a broad knowledge of automobiles and automobile parts and subscribe to two auto magazines. I am efficient, well-organized and a good worker.

A copy of my resume is enclosed. I am available for an interview at a convenient time. I thank you for considering this application and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

T. Jones

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