Cover
Letter
Architecture
Sample
CoverSample
Letter –-Cold
Calling
Ethan Engineer
24 Lisbon Street
Mobile: 0444 871 541
Glen Waverley, 3150
edeng@student.monash.au
DO NOT COPY: You are advised not to copy this sample, but to
use it to generate ideas to create your own document.
10 September 2015
Mr Griff Innisfail
HR Coordinator
Vodafone
griff.inn@voda.com
Dear Mr Innisfail
As a third year student at Monash University enrolled in a double degree of Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of
Commerce, I am seeking work experience in electrical engineering for the summer vacation 2015/16. My first
preference is for a placement at Vodafone and stems from my interest in working for the world’s leading mobile
telecommunications company. I am enthusiastic about working in an organisation where the customers’
experience is of highest importance and ingenuity and hard work are rewarded.
My majors are in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems and Management. My result average to date is at a
high distinction level and I will graduate with Honours. My third year research project involved scoping possible
solutions to resolve barriers to the expansion of network portable access to rural and remote areas. The project
findings were sent to Telstra Corporate Strategy Committee and contributed to the program which provides
remote computer access. I read on your website that Vodafone are expanding their network team and I believe
my engineering experience equips me well to contribute to that team.
My skills are also a good match for the needs of Vodafone clients. My excellent communication skills are
demonstrated by my exceptional academic results for written assignments and oral presentations. In addition, my
three years’ work experience at Coles Online as a Junior Programmer enhanced my software development skills.
As a supervisor of a Coles Online team I also developed my teamwork and leadership skills.
Vodafone’s strong commitment to corporate responsibility, demonstrated by the work of the Vodafone
Foundation, provides another incentive to work for the company. Community service is high on my agenda and is
demonstrated through my voluntary position on the committee of a local youth group where I am responsible for
organising fundraising events; each year our fundraising profits have increased by 20%-25%. During the 2013
summer break I volunteered on an Engineers without Borders project in Far North Queensland where I
participated in the electrical engineering and design of an amenities block for a remote community. This
experience developed my intercultural skills, independence, teamwork and resilience.
My resume is attached to provide you with an overview of my experience and training. I will contact you next
week to further discuss how I can contribute to the Vodafone business. Alternatively, you can contact me at your
convenience on 0444 871 541.
Yours sincerely,
Ethan Engineer
Cold Calling and Canvassing Cover Letters
When you are writing a cold calling or canvassing letter, seeking employment where no advertisement is available it is
even more important to seek out information about the company. A good way to do this is to look at the ABOUT US and
CAREERS section of a company website. This is an example of the real ABOUT US and CAREERS section for
telecommunications provider, Vodafone. Browsing the vacancies in the Careers section also revealed multiple job
vacancies for Junior Design Engineers-Electrical/Electronic as the result of the company expanding its network
operations. This knowledge allowed Ethan Engineer to further target his cold calling approach for work experience.
About Us
About Vodafone
Vodafone Group Plc. is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the
Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the Company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures,
associated undertakings and investments.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA)
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) operates the Vodafone, 3, and Crazy John's brands. Formed in June 2009 following a
merger between Vodafone Australia and Hutchison 3G Australia, VHA provides mobile services to over 7 million customers in
Australia in a 50:50 joint venture between Vodafone Group Plc and Hutchison 3G Australia, providing integrated
communications services for millions of people every day.
Senior executive
Bill Morrow, Chief Executive Officer, Vodafone Hutchison Australia
Employees
Approximately 4000 employees
Network coverage
Vodafone now provides 3G coverage to 94 percent of Australians, giving consumers and business affordable access to
innovative 3G services, such as internet and email on their mobile phone, tablet, PC or laptop via Vodafone mobile broadband
on the move.
Careers page
Who we are
Bringing people together
In Australia, Vodafone is operated by Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA).
In the exciting and rapidly evolving sphere of communications, no other telecommunications company in the world brings more
people together than Vodafone.
Vodafone Foundation Australia
The Vodafone Foundation Australia provides Vodafone employees with exciting and unique opportunities to make a difference in
their community and be proud of the company they work for.
Our employees can volunteer for their favourite charity through their annual Passion Day (volunteer day) and are supported in
their individual fundraising efforts through our Matched Giving program.
Sustainability at Vodafone
We’re making our packaging better for the environment and managing our carbon emissions. We’re giving parents helpful tools
and tips to support their children being online and using mobiles safely.
We’re committed to building our network in an open and transparent way in our communities, and making sure our products and
services are easy for everyone to understand and use.
Values
We are proud of what Vodafone people represent and the unique culture we have created through living our values. Do our
values resonate with yours?
Humility with ability - Serve above the line
Daring and caring - Be brave with heart
Enterprising and surprising - Find better ways to go beyond
Leadership
We believe leadership drives culture drives performance. Our standards set the expectations for our leadership team.
We focus on the customer experience, we are available for and serve our teams, we live our values, we have remarkable
conversations, we make conscious commitments and we recognise and appreciate people.
monash.edu/careers
careers.info@monash.edu
+61 3 9905 4170
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