Sample Cover Letter – Cold Contact Cover Letter Sample - Architecture Jacky Jackson 0412 345 678 jacky-woodstra@gmail.com 5 February 2015 James Phillips HR Coordinator Melbourne IT James.Phillips@melbit.com Dear Mr Phillips I am seeking to be part of a culture that values “integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity”. I am therefore writing to apply for an Industry Based Learning placement (22 weeks full-time) at Melbourne IT. Currently studying at Monash University undertaking the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems majoring in Multimedia, my studies focus on web systems, digital media and website authoring. My result average to date is at a distinction level. I have been equipped with a skill-set that is a good match for the needs Melbourne IT clients - website design, hosting and online marketing requirements for both small business and Fortune 500 companies. I can offer the following skills to your team: Adobe Flash Documentation of various development stages of a multimedia system Programming and innovative agile problem solving Writing code using ActionScript High competency in refining user interface and navigational design Client focus and commitment to quality In addition I have demonstrated high level professional communication skills through three years’ experience working in customer service advising a wide variety of people regarding the purchase of computers and accessories at Dick Smith Electronics. As a result, I have proven the ability to adapt to the diverse needs of customers, interacting professionally with IT experts and also explaining clearly and simply product specifications to those with limited computer understanding. My capabilities are reflected in consistently exceeding sales targets. My resume is attached to provide you with an overview of my experience and training. Please contact me at your convenience so that we can discuss ways I can contribute to helping Melbourne IT customers succeed online. Yours sincerely, Jacky Jackson monash.edu/careers 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 section of a company website. This is an example of the real ABOUT US section of a firm from Melbourne. About Melbourne IT Melbourne IT helps organisations of all sizes to successfully do business online. Our complete portfolio of Internet-based technology services drives business effectiveness and profitability for more than 350,000 customers around the world. The breadth of our offering extends from helping small businesses build an online presence through to managing the complex technology environments of large enterprises and governments - including Internet domain name services, critical web hosting, online brand protection and promotion, video content delivery, managed IT services and more. Melbourne IT's culture of integrity, innovation, collaboration and customer centricity has been built by more than 690 employees spread across 18 offices in 10 countries. Our customers range from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and internationally recognised government organisations. For more information about Melbourne IT - including investor information and media announcements please visit our corporate website. About Melbourne IT SMB eBusiness Solutions Trusted to help you succeed online. SMB eBusiness solutions is a division of Melbourne IT based in Melbourne with a large presence in Australia and New Zealand. We operate the website melbourneit.com.au and have eBusiness Centres in Melbourne, Brisbane and Wellington. Offering a wide range of online services from domain name registration to website design, hosting, email, online marketing and cloud computing, we are focused on helping our customers succeed online. How can we help you? Call us on 1300 654 677 Click here to find out more about how our eBusiness Centres can help you Follow us on twitter monash.edu/careers careers.info@monash.edu +61 3 9905 4170 Facebook.com/MonashECD