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I. COVER LETTER SAMPLES FOR GENERAL MOTORS JOBS

Entry Level Cover Letter – Sample 1

Dear Ms. Kelly:

Please accept my resume as an application for the open position of Entry Level AE in your sales department that is listed on your website, Job number B23456X.

As a recent graduate of X University, not only did I maintain excellent grades, but I was also a Captain of their Field Hockey team that won more games than any team in the past twelve years.

My background has required me to be a strong manager of my time to balance school and athletics, which I am confident, will be a quality that will be important in this position. My years of working in a team environment, strong competitive natures as well as my success in leadership are also qualities that I bring to my career. As a chosen team leader, I had to listen, motivate, think creatively on my feet and delegate so that together we could achieve success. I have proven that I am passionate about what I do as well as dedicated.

My goal is to join a company where there is growth potential. My personality and competitive nature have made me realize that my skills will be beneficial in dealing with clients in sales. Your job profile states that your goal is to hire a person that has the desire to grow within the company and that fits me.

I will call you next Monday to schedule a time to talk. Thank you for your consideration. I can assure you that your time will be well spent.

Best,

Jean S. Keating

jkeating@__.com

707 444 5566

Entry level cover letter – sample 2

Marianne Job Searcher

907 Worker Street

Any Town, USA 11111

Home: (777) 777-7777

Cell: (222) 222-2222

mjobsearcher@jobworthy.com

May 18, 20--

Ms. Rita Turner

Hiring Manager

Fulton Fulfillment House

905 Hire Highway

Big Town, USA 99999

Dear Ms. Turner:

JobSearchJimmy.com listed several openings at your company for entry-level jobs. I was pleased to read them since I am in the market for a position that will allow me to return to the work force in a position that will offer me an opportunity to learn new skills and one where I can use my natural talent, as well.

I am especially interested in applying for the job of mail sorter. I worked part time in a small village post office years ago, so I feel comfortable being in such an environment. I am an organized person, a hard worker, and a team player so you could count on me to do the job to your satisfaction.

Thank you for reading my cover letter and considering me for this entry-level job. I'd welcome meeting you in person so I could answer any questions you may have. If you'd like to choose a date for an interview, please call me at 777-777-7777.

Sincerely,

Marianne Job Searcher

Final Tip: Be sure the cover letter you write for the entry-level job you hope to capture is personable, friendly, and professional. Include your interest, your skills, and your knowledge of the job you're applying for. And be sure to make the letter fit your unique personality so it will ring true for the hiring manager who reads it.

Best Action Verbs for an Employee Cover Letter

The professional employee cover letter sample above shows how certain action words can act persuasively and have an impact on your reader, and you can use these words in your own cover letter such as managed, resolved, developed, responded, served, built, explained, and organized.

Cover Letter Text

Dear James Sparks,

I recently discovered the open job posting for a new floor position at Save Big Big Store. I have prior experience in both retail and customer service, as well as an enthusiastic desire to develop these skills further. I believe these qualifications would make me an ideal employee and an asset to your team.Save Big Big Store is looking for an employee who is punctual, meticulous, enthusiastic, and customer- service oriented. I am interested because I believe that I possess these and several other traits that are essential to working with customers. My two years of experience at Shop-A-Lot familiarized me with sales, cash handling, conflict resolution, and customer relations. The job duties listed in your posting include serving customers, attending to cash registers, and providing floor support. The skills I have developed thus far have prepared me to take on this role and help maintain the value of your brand. I am looking forward to discussing the employee opportunity further and demonstrating the relevance of my skill set. You will see that my commitment to attending work on time, helping customers, and being a team player all make me ideal for this position. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

John Doe

Management Cover Letter Example

Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, ZIP Code
Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Name
Title
Organization
Address
City, State, ZIP Code

Dear Salutation Last Name:

After contributing to the growth and success three different organizations in the past 10 years, I am seeking new challenges with a company in need of someone with exceptional planning, leadership, and management abilities.

Taking command of an operation or project, then guiding it to new performance levels, is my greatest strength.

As evidenced in the enclosed resume my experience encompasses project management, strategic planning, resource utilization, revenue growth, and cost reduction. My ability to analyze needs and create unique solutions designed to yield a profitable outcome has proven to be one of my greatest assets.

Credited with significantly impacting bottom-line profitability wherever I have worked, I excel at streamlining less-than-efficient procedures to boost productivity and sales. Proactive management of crucial external relationships allowed me to increase revenue by 17% in one year. I also negotiated exclusive relationships in a key market segment, expanding the company's share of that segment by 66%.

I know that my proven leadership skills, strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility in devising proactive responses to changing socioeconomic conditions would allow me to make a significant contribution to the [Company Name] team.

I would welcome the chance to discuss my qualifications with you in greater detail. I know that you are busy, and have many applications to review. If you wish to schedule a meeting, please let me know. In the meantime, please know that I appreciate your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Signature (hard copy letter)

FirstName LastName

II/ COVER LETTER WRITING TIPS FOR GENERAL MOTORS JOBS

1. Always send one!

The covering letter's job is actually two fold. At its basic level, the standard one-page covering letter performs a simple courtesy function. It is a socially acceptable way of introducing you and explaining which vacancy you're applying for or which area you are enquiring about. It also provides the recruiter with a handy list of your contact details.

2. Don't rewrite your CV

It should provide edited, juicy highlights from your CV. But it should not merely repeat what the CV includes but rather distils the key themes into one place.

3. First Paragraph and last line

Don't waffle in your first paragraph, make the reason you're writing clear and sell yourself; writing what makes you better than others straight off. Finish with a call to action, request they contact you for a meeting or interview and let them know you will be in touch to discuss.

4. Talk about the company

Do some research into the company/ organisation and include information about them. Specifically tell them what you are impressed with and what attracts you to them.

5. Provide quality evidence of your qualities

Pick out the top 3 or 5 (max) qualities the employer is seeking in their advert or job specification if there is one. These should be qualities that you have already covered in your CV.

And they should be the 3 to 5 things that you refer to - not explain - briefly in your covering letter. Provide concrete examples and solid numbers wherever you can. For example, after you've introduced yourself in your letter you could include lines similar to these:

"You will see from my enclosed CV that I match your requirements precisely. I have worked in the Web industry for over 10 years and have led a number of development teams that have ranged in size from 5 to 20 people."

Or

"You will see from my CV that I have worked in both the USA and Canada and have worked in senior positions on aerospace contracts ranging from £15m to £180m"

Your covering letter then is an additional 'sales' document...selling you

6. Reflect your personality

Ensure the letter shows how motivated and enthusiastic you are. Do not include negative comments. Try to use dynamic acting verbs for each skill you are explaining, such as:

Research - Analysed, clarified

People skills - Collaborated, communicated

Teaching - Instilled, motivated

7. Relevant and brief

A well written letter should draw the recruiter's eye to relevant experience on your CV. It is a, admittedly brief, space in which you draw a positive pen-picture of you in the mind of the employer. Ensure it is never more than a page long.

8. Contact details

Where ever possible send your letter and CV to a named individual, particularly if it is more of an enquiry than a specific role application. Research using websites, ask friends and colleagues if they know of anyone or ring through to reception and get yourself a name and job title. It will look a lot better than sir/ madam.

9. Sign the letter

Unless you've had to sign an application form, your covering letter is the only place where you provide your signature. This may seem old fashioned in this digital age but it's still a strong signal of your authenticity.

10. Neatness/ presentation

Finally, make sure your covering letter is clearly laid out with no typos or spelling errors. Do this and, compared to many jobseekers, you'll already stand out as an impressive candidate!