Sample Cover Letter: Dear Sir/Madam
Sample Cover Letter: Dear Sir/Madam
Sample Cover Letter: Dear Sir/Madam
The aim of a cover letter is to accurately address the job you are applying for,
briefly listing the reasons why you are applying for the job, what attributes you
have that would make you a good candidate, followed by a list of the relevant
skills you have learnt during your study that would be useful in the job. Finally,
you should list the benefits the company will gain from hiring you.
<Date >
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: Enter the job you are applying for here e.g. Application for Survey
Assistant
e.g.
I would like to apply for a casual survey assistant role within your company,
<insert company name here>.
The high level of practicality in my course will decrease your required training
time and mean I am well prepared to assist with fieldwork.
Regards,
<student name>
<insert Student Name>
Address:
Email:
Objective:
Include your objectives for the job you are applying for, as well as any broader
career objectives that may be relevant to this occupation.
e.g. To gain experience in the surveying industry and expand knowledge of land
surveying and drafting currently studied at RMIT University. My longer term goal
is to complete the Bachelor Surveying and become a Licensed Surveyor.
Employment History:
Here you can include a list of your previous places of employment, use the most
recent experiences first.
Include a brief synopsis of your role and any key tasks you undertook. Make sure
you mention any special managerial roles.
e.g. Customer service, opening and closing of store, stock take, coordination of
rosters.
Education:
Include a list of your studies here. Start with your University/TAFE qualifications
followed by Secondary School attended.
Include a list of your work availabilities here; this will make it easier for your
employer to see when you are available and if you fit into their current work
schedule.
e.g.
Anytime Anytime N/A due to N/A due to N/A due to Anytime Anytime
study study study
commitme commitme commitme
nts nts nts
*Due to full time study Wednesday to Friday work is preferable from Saturday to
Tuesday.
Referees:
Include a list of your referees here. Try and make the references as relevant as
possible e.g. current University/TAFE lecturer, previous employers, and
extracurricular activity supervisors. Make sure you inform your referee prior to
this to make sure they are prepared for any phone calls regarding your
employment and can respond appropriately.
e.g.
Referee Name
Referee Title
Company/University
Phone number