11-08-2013, 07:29 AM
Okay, since we are mostly "young people" here, why don't we compare our covering letters. Yes I have googled countless articles online but that is boring. And yes I know this is a car forum but as I said we are mostly "young people" looking for our first "proper" jobs. I'll start. Job applied for: Generic IT support position. This is a template letter that I edit slightly to the job in question, since it's an example I will keep it fairly generic for this thread.
Obviously when you are applying for the generic job advert there is no name mentioned so you have to use the "Sir or Madam" and finish with the "yours faithfully".
Quote:Dear Sir or Madam
I am emailing in regards to the associate IT Support analyst position as advertised on gov.uk. My interest in this position is because I would enjoy a support role and I believe I have the necessary skills to perform it, as I will detail below.
I hold an HND in computing as well as BTEC qualifications which give me a good basis for a job in the IT sector. During these courses I have studied areas such as database development, programming, hardware setup and fault diagnosis. Of these areas I find hardware the most interesting because I enjoy practical hands on work.
Additionally, problem solving is something that I find highly satisfying as well as the teaching element of a support technician role. I am proficient with peripheral devices that may be using the network such as scanners, printers and PDAs/laptops which may be used by some employees and would be very happy to work with these devices as well as the desktop machines.
I have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office and would be willing to quickly learn any additional programs as and when required.
Please see my attached CV for your consideration.
Yours faithfully
My Name
Obviously when you are applying for the generic job advert there is no name mentioned so you have to use the "Sir or Madam" and finish with the "yours faithfully".