Cover letters are oh so old fashioned is an old fashioned statement in itself.
If there is something that is more in fashion than anything else, it is a cover letter. Why do we say that?
To put it simply, let us take an example. A book is often judged by its cover, they say – consider your resume the book and your cover letter, the cover.
While the cover letter is no guarantee that the resume will be as impressive, the trick works long enough for the reader to get to the stage where he ends up reviewing your resume.
It is true that cover letters have a personality – personality that:
• Shows savvy without boasting
• Warms up your audience
• Keeps a measure of control
• Indicates that your work is good
• Confirms that you have critical thinking skills
See how much a cover letter can do for you?
But we often come across a complete writer’s block when we sit down to write our cover letter. In such a case, think first – and then write your thoughts on a rough piece of paper.
Mark your ideas and think of what phrases describe you the best. Do this until your thinking ink warms up. Hit the keyboard!
Below is a sample of a cover letter written for the position of an information clerk. Have a look!
See also: Information Clerk Resume
Information Clerk Cover Letter Sample
Solomon Pine
(000) 333-3333
solomon@email
November 3, 2019
Haley Wedd
Manager Human Resource
Alliance Health
9 Black River Road
Camden, SC 99002
Dear Ms. Wedd:
As a resourceful individual with a keen eye for detail and strong expertise in administrative and clerical support work, I offer my services for an information clerk position at Alliance Health. It is not often that one comes across a powerful combination of creative enthusiasm and job knowledge. I am proud to represent this combination.
For someone who thrives in an atmosphere of challenge and excitement, working in a dull manner is not my style. And I envision that employment with your organization is anything but dull. If you review my resume, you will see that I offer not just conventional administrative support abilities, but also an array of skills that you will not find in other contenders for this job. These include:
• Well-versed in organizing and maintaining data in electronic and paper systems.
• Functional ability to facilitate patients and visitors through various processes with ease, keeping customer satisfaction foremost.
To provide you with a complete list of skills that I can offer to Alliance Health, I would like to meet with you in person. At the end of next week, I will contact your office to see if a suitable time can be arranged. Until then, I can be reached at (000) 333-3333.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Solomon Pine