The main purpose of a cover letter is to provide a hiring manager with enough information for him to figure you out as a possible match to his requirements.
Many of us make one big cover letter writing mistake – that is, reiterating the information that we have placed in a resume. A cover letter is not the prose form of a resume. In fact, it is used to build upon the information already provided in the resume.
So how does one make sure that the cover letter complements the resume?
One concentrates on skills and accomplishments, instead of experience. Cover letters should be able to show information regarding your competencies, skills, and achievements. The resume will do the rest. Even though this information is present in your resume as well, it can be more profoundly explained in a cover letter.
Here is a sample cover letter for the principal position.
Principal Cover Letter Sample
Robert White
54 Brampton Street East
Albia, IA 75487
(000) 741-5247
December 23, 2022
Mr. Paul Lewis
Human Resource Manager
Culver School District
302 Washington Avenue
Albia, IA 91021
Dear Mr. Lewis:
Having just come across your job posting for a principal, I believe I have the perfect leadership skills and experience to be a unique candidate. Having worked as a school and college principal for over 12 years, I generated excellent results. I’m certain I can bring the same level of results to Culver School District.
As a principal, I have been exceptionally successful in developing and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets, aimed at promoting the educational development of each student, and the professional development of each staff member.
Some of the main areas where I am well-versed include :
- General planning and coordination.
- Enhancements of school staff’s personal skills.
- Identifying annual objectives for the instructional, extracurricular, and athletic programs of the school.
- Managing the school’s finances and budgets.
- Ensuring that facilities are run based on standards of safety and student well-being
- Providing support to teachers in their disciplinary decisions.
- Facilitating organizational efficiency.
I have a verifiable track record of establishing academic standards, overseeing that they are properly implemented, and ensuring that all teachers are equipped with the necessary resources they need to meet assigned benchmarks.
I am eager to discuss this role with you in detail and can be reached at (000) 741-5247 for any information that you may need to support my candidature.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Robert White
(000) 741-5247