***THE BEST COVER LETTER TIPS***

Full name and address details.
Date
Reference if required.
Dear (Mr/Mrs/Ms Surname)
(optional heading, bold or underlined - normally the job title and or reference if they've asked you to quote one)
I enclose my CV in respect of the above vacancy/position (or state position advertised and when it appeared). You will see that I have the required skills, capabilities and experience for this position, notably (state two or three attributes briefly).
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
(Sign)
(And below print your name - not hand-written)

reliable and dependable

decisive and results-driven

creative problem-solver

team-player

technically competent/qualified (state discipline or area)

commercially experienced and aware

task-orientated

excellent inter-personal and communications skills

sound planning and organizational capabilities

loyal and determined

Full name and address details.
Date
Dear (Mr/Mrs/Ms Surname)
(optional heading, bold or underlined - in this example you would normally refer to a job title, and include with the word 'opportunities' or 'openings', for example: 'commercial management opportunities')
I am interested in any openings in the above area and enclose my CV. You will see that I have skills and capabilities that enable me to make a significant contribution to an organization such as your own, notably (state two or three attributes briefly).
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
(Sign)
(And below print your name - not hand-written)


results-driven, logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives

determined and decisive; uses initiative to develop effective solutions to problems

reliable and dependable - high personal standards and attention to detail

methodical and rigorous approach to achieving tasks and objectives

entrepreneurial and pro-active - strong drive and keen business mind

identifies and develops opportunities; innovates and makes things happen

good strategic appreciation and vision; able to build and implement sophisticated plans

determined and decisive; uses initiative to meet and resolve challenges

strives for quality and applies process and discipline towards optimising performance

extremely reliable and dependable - analytical and questioning, strives for quality

methodical approach to planning and organising - good time-manager

excellent interpersonal skills - good communicator, leadership, high integrity

strong planning, organising and monitoring abilities - an efficient time-manager

self-driven and self-reliant - sets aims and targets and leads by example

good interpersonal skills - works well with others, motivates and encourages

high integrity, diligent and conscientious - reliable and dependable

self-aware - always seeking to learn and grow

seeks new responsibilities irrespective of reward and recognition

emotionally mature and confident - a calming influence

detailed and precise; fastidious and thorough

decisive and results-driven; creative problem-solver

good starter - enthusiastic in finding openings and opportunities

creative and entrepreneurial networker - effective project coordinator

reliable and dependable in meeting objectives - hard-working

emotionally mature; calming and positive temperament; tolerant and understanding

seeks and finds solutions to challenges - exceptionally positive attitude

great team-worker - adaptable and flexible

well-organised; good planner; good time-manager

seeks new responsibilities and uses initiative; self-sufficient

solid approach to achieving tasks and objectives; determined and decisive

excellent interpersonal skills - good communicator, high integrity

energetic and physically very fit; quick to respond to opportunities and problems

active and dynamic approach to work and getting things done

financially astute - conversant with accounting systems and principles

tactical, strategic and proactive - anticipates and takes initiative

systematic and logical - develops and uses effective processes

good listener - caring and compassionate

critical thinker - strong analytical skills; accurate and probing

good researcher - creative and methodical - probing and resourceful

facilitative project manager; develops and enables group buy-in

persistent and tenacious sales developer; comfortable with demanding targets

resilient and and thorough - detached and unemotional

completer-finisher; checks and follows up - immaculate record-keeper

team-player - loyal and determined

technically competent/qualified [state discipline or area, to whatever standard or level]

task-oriented - commercially experienced and aware

excellent inter-personal and communications skills

sound planning and organizational capabilities

results oriented - focused on productive and high-yield activities

tolerant and understanding - especially good with young children/elderly people/needy people/disadvantaged people, etc

emotionally mature - calming and positive temperament - compassionate and caring

sensitive and patient interpersonal and communication skills

high integrity and honesty; ethical and socially aware

energetic and positive outlook, which often inspires others

calm, reliable and dependable in meeting objectives - logical and numerate

seeks and finds good outcomes to challenges

adaptable and flexible; well-organised planner and scheduler

effective and selective in use of communications technologies

Experience-type examples:

• planning
• monitoring and recording and reporting
• communicating
• working effectively in a team
• implementing and completing
• resolving and solving problems and challenges
• working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines
• dealing with customers - internal and external
• dealing with suppliers and partners and associates
• supervising others and activities
• checking and policing
• researching and exploring
• analysing and investigating
• coordinating activities and work
• listening, understanding, empathising, helping and solving
• scheduling
• creating
• designing and developing
• controlling quality and testing
• carrying out processes and procedures
• using systems and tools
• operating equipment and tools reliably and safely
• operating and implementing procedures
• initiating and instigating
• developing and coaching and mentoring others
• teaching and training others
• decision-making
• negotiating and mediating
• interpreting and translating [situations, needs, demands, etc - not just words and language]
• managing activities
• directing activities
• determining direction, policy and strategy

Scale indicators for CV descriptions which could be attached to the above activities would be for example:

• number of staff
• geographical territory
• number of accounts
• annual turnover or revenue
• annual cost budgets
• plant or asset value
• size of location or site
• number of departments
• number of locations
• international coverage
• number of distributors or customers
• value of business
• number of products
• number or scale of developments
• timings and work or project duration
• throughput or output
• speed of operation or turn-around
• travel or coverage
• cycle time or 'churn' or turnover (replacement) rate or percentage

Context indicators which could be attached to the experience activities descriptions could be for example:

• industry sector or segment or niche (eg, 'Automotive, consumer servicing and repairs')
• business-to-business (B2B) or consumer (some people recognise this as B2C)
• type of organisation - private company, public company, institutional, not-for-profit, etc
• other organisational descriptions
• organisational culture, structure, management style (be positive - not blaming or critical)
• area or region
• type department or division
• precise work or job function
• product or services descriptions
• expertise and quality standards and levels
• market position and share
• competitive position
• trends - increasing, reducing, declining, mature, developing, etc
• distribution model
• maturity of business or sector
• other factors, pressures, growth, etc

Examples of non-work experiences that can be used as a basis of relevant and impressive experience, instead of work-related experiences:

• voluntary work
• fund-raising
• grants and funding applications
• committee membership of societies and clubs
• organising things - at school, college, university, local community
• campaigning for a cause
• collecting things
• making things
• running a part-time business
• teaching and helping people
• caring for people
• creating things - art, writing, photography, sculpture, etc
• languages
• sports and fitness
• games and competitions
• organising events and outings
• entertaining and performing
• computers and telecoms
• music and singing
• theatre and dance
• local politics and trade union activities/responsibilities
• becoming expert and accumulating knowledge in anything
• reading
• travel
• thinking and philosophising
• meditating and religious pursuits
• overcoming personal difficulties (see disabilities and difficulties below) - turn these to a positive advantage and statement of determination, experience and emotional maturity