CV cover letter- help!

Im applying for a job for the first time in like 4 years- havent worked for almost 2 1/2 years.

What should I include in the cover letter? How much personal details do u go into? The ad says the job would suit a person with a young family wanting to return to nursing, so should I mention Isla's age etc or is that too much?
It says the person will need to work ocassional weekend days and cover staff holidays, and Im fine with that, should I write that too?

TIA!

Cool thanks.

What else is usually in a cover letter? My mind is blank?

There is no contact person, so do I just write To whom is may concern?? Then what??!!

I ususally write dear sir/madam when I don't know who it is to, and then sign yours faithfully.

Just put that you are writing in regard to the ad for *position*, you think it would suit you ideally as you have the relevant skills (maybe name some) and are looking to return to the work force after being a SAHM to your daughter. That you are able and willing to do some weekend work and then tell them you have enclosed your cv for them to look at.

Don't write too much, literally just an introductory paragraph as you don't want to re-write what is in your cv and that is the really important bit.

Hmm it's a bit different but here's what I wrote for my covering letter applying for a teaching job a couple of years ago...

My address
Wherever
AUCKLAND


18 October 2006


Their address
Wherever
AUCKLAND


To Whom It May Concern;

I am writing in regard to the teaching positions available at [the school name] for next year. I am an enthusiastic, innovative and caring Beginning Teacher who is passionate about working with the Year 7/8 age group.

I have curriculum strengths in ICT, English and Social Studies – and where possible integrate these together in planning and teaching. I am proficient in using both PC and Apple computers, with extensive experience using iMovie, MovieMaker, Word and PowerPoint. As technology is constantly changing, I flourish in continual learning in this area and highly value the integration of ICT in the classroom. I have knowledge and understanding of how to plan for inquiry based learning, and would value the opportunity to implement this in the classroom.

My core beliefs strongly align with that of [the name of the school]. I believe it is vital for students to strive to reach their full potential, and to celebrate various successes together. I also recognise the vast importance of values, which you highlight through the family community and positive learning environment that is [the name of the school]. I enjoy working as part of a team and value the different perspectives that come from this.


Attached is my CV. I look forward to hearing from you.


Yours sincerely,



My full name




Man just reading it through it sounds dumb!! But you get the idea lol. And I got an interview and the job so it must have been ok. One thing I do do is write something referring to that workplace. Like this school I wrote about values cos from looking at the website, that was important to that school. Another covering letter had something about cultural diversity cos that was a big part of that school. I made them personal and showed that I'd kinda done a bit of research about the workplace.

Yup what Rianna said. When you are applying for a role that will have high interest the cover letter should stand out. The recruiters/managers are reading loads and you want to be remembered.

I think it also pays to mention why you want to work for them over any other company and why you want this job. Be enthusiastic as your CV wont show this.

Good luck!

That's a great covering letter rianna wish i had used it.!!

Your welcome Good luck. Let us know how you get on.

It always is a better idea to specify the details that explicitly have been asked by the person/ organization. I would recommend adding those details and being transparent.If you're not sure then getting some advice from somecv writing organizations could be a good idea.

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