Post your Covering Letter - for helpful criticism and advice..

[Treacle Toes]

The zeal mostly comes from watching Whitnail and I too much when I was a student

It has to go then stella, time to grow up!

 

[5t3IIa]

It has to go then stella, time to grow up!

NEVER!









oh bum

 

[Treacle Toes]

NEVER!









oh bum

It just stands out as a bit 'poetic' for the style of letter you have written.

 

[5t3IIa]

It just stands out as a bit 'poetic' for the style of letter you have written.

That's me! <winksandmakesgunnoiseswithfingers>

 

[exleper]

Here's my half-arsed recent attempt. I wanted an evening/weekend paid/unpaid thng to get into it but now I think I'll re-write for a full-time gig. Advice on structure?

Ok, consider swapping:

"This is a speculative application for any vacancies you might have."

for what I put in my on spec application:

"I am writing to enquire whether you have a vacancy in your company for an entry-level position of a runner or production assistant. I enclose a copy of my CV for your consideration."

Obviously if that's too formal for you then ignore, but it's worth keeping some letter writing standards intact.

"I have completed two radio production courses and spent time volunteering at a local radio station (? FM) in Small Town, South Coast in 2004. I wrote news and recorded and edited vox-pops and I‘m familiar with Cool Edit Pro (Adobe Audition) though need to brush up. I also completed an Access to Media course in 2002-2003."

This is good but a lot of it belongs in a CV, which the employer can read for themselves.

My old uni has a good page on covering letters, it's worth looking at their structure plan for a guide:

http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/cv/coveringletters.htm

 

[5t3IIa]

Thank you for your input exleper but I have decided what I want from this experience - I want a chat in a bar about how we can work with each other- not a 'we'll see you at 9am' wash-andbrush-up interview and we'll allow you to start and you better be grateful.

It's time to get grown-up about this job lark

And see my sentence and your senetnce? The same but mine is more concise.

 

[exleper]

well I certainly envy you, I'm really just starting my career and I'm basically applying for jobs where I sign a contract saying 'yes, Ill be your bitch, would you like a cup of coffee? i am at your mercy master' type thing. So fair play, I look forward to being in your position one day...

 

[5t3IIa]

well I certainly envy you, I'm really just starting my career and I'm basically applying for jobs where I sign a contract saying 'yes, Ill be your bitch, would you like a cup of coffee? i am at your mercy master' type thing. So fair play, I look forward to being in your position one day...

I am not positive I am actually in that position yet but I have to try, right?

Lots of luck exleper

 

[keithy]

Dear Sir/Madam,

I write to apply for the post of front of house assistant at the Science Museum. I think that my experience and personal qualities make me an ideal candidate for this position. I have customer service experience in a range of contexts including retail, front of house and events organisation.

I currently work as a front of house assistant in a theatre. I enjoy my role here and take pride in ensuring that visitors have the best experience possible. I have also worked in a department store on a busy customer service desk, so am used to using initiative when dealing with customers in often difficult situations. I feel that this experience has provided me with a customer-centred approach and a commitment to excellent service. I enjoy working with people who also share this approach and sensibility. A professional and friendly manner along with my enthusiasm and humour would make me a positive addition to the front of house team at the museum.

Not really sure what else to put, it all seems like a load of waffle anyway