Overview
There is a thin line between writing a cover letter that is okay-ish and one that is great. The former is usually the case when you do not bother with performing research.
Your research should be aimed at finding out what a hiring manager is looking for specifically, and what the company culture is where you intend to apply. When you have this information in hand, you have a pretty good chance of writing a cover letter that will be successful in getting you to the interview stage.
Cover letters must be taken seriously – because they are taken seriously by hiring managers who depend on them to make well-placed hiring decisions.
When you write a cover letter that reaches a hiring manager exactly where he or she wants it to, you do no one else but yourself a great favor. A well-liked cover letter automatically translates into interview opportunities.
Here is a sample that you can take ideas from:
Stone Mason Cover Letter Example
58 St Catherine Street
Rock Hill, SC 74511
October 9, 2017
Ms. Diane Fisher
Human Resource Manager
Twin City Tile and Marble Co.
120 Bryant Boulevard
Rock Hill, SC 54560
Dear Ms. Fisher:
Strenuous work and challenging situations are what make me successful at what I do. With over 5 years of experience in handling stone masonry work, and 9 high-profile projects to my name, I am sure that Twin City Tile and Marble Co. will be lucky to acquire my services as a Stone Mason.
Owing to my comprehension of laying out wall patterns and foundations, by using straight edges and staked lines, I can work on all manners of projects, and ensure that they are brought to fruition in a timely fashion. Setting vertical and horizontal alignment of structures, using plumb bobs, gauge lines, and levels, and mixing mortars or grout and spreading them in a leveled fashion are where my expertise lie.
I am well-versed in using a wide variety of tools required to handle shaping and assembling work, placing special focus on the quality of work. In addition to this, you will see that my work boasts of a fine finish, which is the reason for me being chosen for most stone masonry projects at my present place of work.
Hoping to shed more light on my abilities and qualifications as a stone mason, I would like to meet with you in person. I will be in touch. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
David Montana
(000) 524-9654