This sample cover letter is to accompany your CV when you are sending your application to a company who has not notified its job openings.
Your name, Address, Phone, Email. Date:____________
Recruitment Manager's name, Company Name, Address Dear Sir/ Madam, XYZ company enjoys the reputation of being one of the most sought after employers in India . After XYZ has revealed its expansion plans in North West India to cater to its growing clientele, I expect you will need technically skilled employees to manage and lead the development team. Can I assist you in this important area? My skills include: • Experience in managing full lifecycle of software projects within an SDLC framework. • Strong knowledge of project management principles, portfolio management, resource optimization, value and cost analysis and management. • Deep knowledge of software development lifecycle and methodologies. • Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills. • Successful track record producing results with limited supervision. I have attached my detailed CV with this cover letter, for your reference. It would be my pleasure to discuss the details in a personal meeting with you. Perhaps I may call you next week to seek an appointment. Yours Sincerely Name
Amy Mathews,
117 River St, Waltham, Boston 02127 (H) 617 247 8459 (M) 617 847 1269
Date
Ms. Susan Satchwell, Human Resources Director, Atlantic Prosthetics Inc., Cape Cod, Boston, MA.
Dear Ms. Satchwell,
I am currently studying for a BS in Business Management with your niece Jennifer at Boston College. As we are now seeking summer placements she advised me to contact you for a position as an Administrative Assistant. I am looking to gain some experience in this field, as I believe it will benefit me greatly in my continuing studies. Jennifer explained that you have often given opportunities such as this to college students in the past and I would appreciate it if you could make time to meet with me and discuss this further. Thank you for considering my request. If can be contacted at the above telephone numbers if you should wish to meet with me. Yours sincerely,
Amy Mathews.