AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTERS
- STEPS TO CREATING AN EFFECTIVE
AUSTRALIAN COVER
LETTER
By Nadine Myers
AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTERS
– STEPS TO CREATING AN EFFECTIVE
AUSTRALIAN COVER
LETTER
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nadine Myers is the
Founder and Director of
many of Australia’s
leading job search
assistance websites,
assisting locals as well as
migrants from all over
the world to successfully
secure employment in
Australia.
Degree qualified in Business Management
through the University of Queensland, Australia;
Nadine took on further studies in Organisational
Psychology, gained through the University of
London, UK.
With more than 14 years work experience gained in
Australia and Internationally in Human Resource
Management, Recruitment and Job Search Strategies,
across several industries, including Tourism, Engineering,
Government, Health Care, Engineering, Manufacturing,
Skincare and Finance; Nadine has expertise in assisting
people to achieve their career dreams.
Nadine current runs www.ResumeAustralia.net,
www.SponsoredJobsInAustralia.com, www.Me2Aus.com
and www.FindJobsInOz.com; as well as LinkedIn Group,
Employer Sponsorship Australia (http://linkd.in/1ixncLP);
is author of several books on the topic of job search in
Australia (see Recommended Books & Websites for full list
of books available), and has been featured twice in
Australian & NZ Magazine, UK. Nadine not only assists
locals and emigrants to prepare their CV and cover letter
for the Australian job market, but also provides job
search strategies and techniques to help people find jobs
in Australia through the hidden job market.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INTRODUCTION
DON’T WRITE AN ESSAY
TAILOR YOUR COVER LETTER TO THE JOB YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR
ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA
Government and Other Selection Criteria
Recruitment Consultant PSO Specialist
KEEP A CLEAR AND CONCISE LAYOUT
Example 1
Example 2
FORMATTING YOUR AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER
WATCH YOUR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR
STATE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
YOUR AVAILABILITY
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
Step-by-Step Guide to WRITING a Successful Australian
Cover Letter:
CASE STUDIES
EXAMPLE 1
EXAMPLE 2
SUCCESSFUL AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER TEMPLATES
Australian Resumes: STEPS TO CREATING AN EFFECTIVE
AUSTRALIAN RESUME
CVs For Job Sponsorship in Australia
Cover Letter Templates Download
SUCCESSFUL AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER CHECKLIST
Getting the Basics Right
Putting it All Together
Australian JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
Australian Job Sponsorship Package
Australian Job Search Package
Final Word
Reccommended Books & Websites
Books
Websites
Social Media
INTRODUCTION
Although your CV or resume is the most important part
of your Australian job application, your cover letter
comes a very close second. The reason being, that in
many cases, the cover letter is the first thing that the
Australian employer will read, and therefore, your first
chance to make a real impression on the Australia
employer.
A well written cover letter that is straight to the point
and relevant to the job you are applying for can act as an
excellent support to your CV, particularly if your CV
doesn't quite match up to the requirements of the job
you are applying for.
Further, when applying for job sponsorship in
Australia, your cover letter plays quite a key role as to
whether the Australian employer will eagerly move on to
read your CV, or make a decision not to consider you any
further, before even assessing your background and
suitability against their requirements for their vacancy.
This e-guide will assist you to create an effective and
enticing cover letter to accompany your CV, and increase
your chance of being considered for an interview with an
Australian employer.
You will find that this e-guide is set out in sections,
addressing the key points to consider when writing an
effective cover letter for job sponsorship in Australia.
You will also find that the e-guide includes a step-by-step
guide for you to follow, and introduce you to our cover
letter templates so that you can create your successful
cover letter right here with ease. The e-guide then
finishes up with our final points to remember and to
apply when writing your cover letter, and applying for
jobs in Australia. We also include a section detailing our
professional services for job sponsorship that will assist
you further in being more successful when applying for
jobs in Australia.
DON’T WRITE AN ESSAY
One of the biggest mistakes that people make when
applying for a job is to write a cover page that is
unnecessarily long. The reason this is significant is
because the Australian employer has a list of key criteria
that they are looking for when they are considering
applicants for their vacancies, and they are generally
more interested in what is actually on your CV, or
resume, than what you actually write in your cover
letter.
Keeping this in mind, you should aim to keep your
cover letter short and to the point. A good length to aim
for is less than one page. You only want to include
information in your cover letter that you need to
highlight, for example, your skills and experience that are
relevant to the job you are applying for; or what your CV
lacks, such as an explanation for gaps in your
employment, or why you feel that you are suitable for
the job considering that your work experience is not an
exact fit for what the Australian employer is looking for.
Only write relevant points that support your
application to the specific job you are applying for, and
don't fill your cover letter with information that has
nothing to do with the job that has been described. For
example, if you are an Architect who has worked on
church and bridge projects, and you are applying for a
job as a Bridge Architect, you should only highlight your
bridge projects in your cover letter. The Australian
employer does not want to hear about your work with
churches, because it is not something that you would be
doing in this particular role.
Some employers will have a set of criteria that they
require you to address in your cover letter, particularly
Government organizations whom have more complex
recruitment processes than most private Australian
organisations. In these cases, it is expected that you
support your resume with a one-two page cover letter
addressing their criteria. This type of cover letter
doubles as an assessment of your writing ability. This
particular type of cover letter will be addressed at a later
stage, since it has a different approach to normal cover
letters.
My suggestion for every cover letter is to always
address the selection criteria and how you ‘rate’ yourself
against the criteria, even if the Australian employer does
not specifically ask you to do this. If written well, this
should serve the purpose of strengthening your
application, and increasing your chance of being invited
for an interview with the Australian employer.
We’ll do some case studies later in this eBook to give
you a good understanding of how to create an effective
cover letter for Australia.
TAILOR YOUR COVER LETTER TO THE JOB YOU ARE
APPLYING FOR
Tailoring your cover letter to the job you are applying
for is key to writing a successful cover letter for Australia.
Quite often when a job seeker is applying for jobs, they
will have a standard cover letter that they use over and
over for various jobs that they are applying for.
This can have a negative effect when applications are
rushed and the job seeker does not take the time to read
over the cover letter before sending it, as sometimes the
job types vary, making the cover letter not quite the right
“fit” for the role. A job seeker can also look quite
‘sloppy’ and portray having poor attention to detail if the
cover letter is addressed to someone for one job, then
forwarded with their resume for a different role, and a
different person.
Our advice is to take the time to tailor the cover letter
to each individual job. What this will in effect do, is
appear that you specifically would like the job you are
applying for, rather than just wanting any job that is
available. Australian employers are looking to employ
staff who want to work for their particular organisation,
who have specifically been looking for the job the
employer is advertising, and who are of course, suitably
skilled for that role or at least willing to undertake the
necessary education to attain the skills and experience
for that role.
TIP: To make the best impression possible, ALWAYS
check your cover letter before sending it out so as to
ensure that it is tailored to the specific job and company
you are applying to.
ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA
As mentioned earlier, if there are specific selection
criteria the employer is looking for, or the advert refers
to attributes, skills and/or experience they are looking for
in their ideal candidate, then you should always ensure
that you address how these specific items relate to
yourself.
Recruiting managers in Australia have listed those
specific criteria on their job advert because they are
looking for candidates who match those skills or have
that particular experience or qualifications. Let’s face it otherwise they wouldn't have listed the criteria in their
adverts. They are trying to make it easier for the
candidate (i.e., you) to determine whether they are
suitable for the role; and on the other hand, they want
to make the job easier for themselves when they screen
the applications.
TIP: If you do not make the employer aware of your
“match” to what they are looking for, your CV may not
be considered for the position.
When addressing the selection criteria, you should
always back up your statements with a brief example.
For instance, instead of stating, "I am highly organised
and work well to tight deadlines"; support this statement
with why. An example could be, "I am highly organised
and work well under pressure and have demonstrated
this in my previous roles through my adoption of
techniques such as proper planning, prioritisation and
delegation of work load". Now you are making a
powerful statement against the selection criteria!
GOVERNMENT AND OTHER SELECTION CRITERIA
As mentioned earlier, Australian Government
recruitment processes are a lot more complex than
private Australian organizations. For one, they tend to
have a list of selection criteria that you need to address
before you will be considered for any position within the
Government organization.
Some private Australian
companies also use this technique to assist the recruiters
in their screening process.
An example of a typical Government advert, as taken
from Seek.com.au on 8 June, 2011 is set out below:
RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT PSO SPECIALI
Recruitment Consultant - Protective Service Officers
Challenging and fun working environment
Excellent on-site facilities including gym and cafes
City centre Location
$53,502 to $64,962 plus super
Victoria Police is a large organisation employing more
employees, including police, public servants and prote
officers, serving Victoria, with a population in excess of fi
Being part of Victoria Police means you have the op
contribute and make a difference to the community. Ou
to deliver a safer Victoria in conjunction with our partner
Currently we have an exciting opportunity for an
recruitment professional to come on board to a
Recruitment of Protective Service Officers. This is a new
place 940 PSOs in all metro Railway Stations and 4 Regi
next 4 years.
As this is a new initiative we require someone who
excellent selection skills, can manage end to end re
volume capacity and is a self starter. You will have exc
and oral communication skills and will have intermedia
excel.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
• Manage end to end recruitment activities for PSOs
• Co-ordinate and assist with recruit selection panels.
• Process and assess applications for employment in Victo
• Report on various recruiting stats for department
To apply online and for furthur information on positio
and selection criteria, visit www.careers.vic.gov.au a
position number 20023386.
Closing date for applications midnight, Sunday 19th June
Victoria Police … Delivering a Safer Victoria
www.police.vic.gov.au
As you can see, applicants are then directed to the
website where they can download the position
description, selection criteria and application form for
applying for this role.
This Australian Government website gives very
valuable guidelines for addressing selection criteria:
http://www.bom.gov.au/careers/guide2SC.shtml . Ensure
you read through this website extensively before
completing your Government selection criteria
application, because it is written by Human Resource
professionals within Government to assist you to be
more successful when addressing their selection criteria.
They also explain what their expectations are and how
you can meet them.
What you will find on this web page is:
· Understanding the selection criteria
· How to respond to each selection criteria
· How to brainstorm before providing your response
to selection criteria
· Providing evidence in support of your response to
the criteria
· Checking your work
· Layout – what is expected
· Expectations of length
KEEP A CLEAR AND CONCISE LAYOUT
Like your CV, you should aim for your Australian cover
letter to be clear, concise and to the point.
Australian recruiting managers generally tend to scan
CVs and cover letters for key points before going back to
read the information in more detail.
With this in mind, don’t be afraid to highlight certain
relevant points in bold, italics or even set out your
strengths and examples against the job description in
bullet points or numbered - this makes the information
very easy to process when scanning over the cover letter.
Refrain from long drawn out descriptions and paragraphs
unless you are asked to address the selection criteria in a
more comprehensive or formal manner, such as with
Government applications, as mentioned earlier.
To provide you with examples of how a “clear and
concise” layout with key points highlighted looks in
comparison to a cover letter that is not so clear and
concise are set out below.
The position for this example is Electrical Engineer, and
was advertised on www.seek.com.au on 12th January
2010 by the company, Generic Engineering. The selection
criteria for the position is: 5 years’ experience as an
electrical engineer, degree qualified, experience leading
projects, working towards post degree qualifications.
Both candidates have the required experience and
skills for this position, however their approach to their
cover letters are both very different. Which example do
you feel is more powerful?
EXAMPLE 1
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing in application for the position you had
advertised on the SEEK website and I feel I am suitable for
this position due to my extensive experience in the field of
electrical engineering.
My experience has been gained internationally in
positions of great responsibility, with companies such as
Georgian Electrical, American Energy and IAT Inc. I have
proven my experience with each of these companies and
progressed steadily into my current role as Electrical
Engineer for IAT Inc.
I am very honest and hardworking with excellent selfmotivation and ability to multi-task. People I have worked
with have told me that I am a good team player and I also
work very well on my own. I enjoy working as an Electrical
Engineer. I would love to work for a reputable global
company based in Australia.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Janet Goodwin
EXAMPLE 2
To Whom It May Concern,
RE: Electrical Engineer Vacancy – Generic Engineering
I write with great interest in the above position,
advertised on the SEEK website on January 12th, 2010.
I am a degree qualified Electrical Engineer with
approximately six and a half years’ experience gained
within a similar-sized organization to Generic Engineering,
called General Engineering. I am also working towards my
Masters in Electrical Engineering, in which I am due to
complete in 2011.
As one of two senior Electrical Engineers at General
Engineering, I have been responsible in the past three
years for leading 11 electrical engineering projects,
including delegating and motivating teams of up to 12
technicians and junior Engineers. In credit to my
leadership and project management skills, these projects
have all run smoothly and were successfully completed
within the set timelines and budgets. Please refer to my
attached CV for full details of each of these projects.
I am available for an interview at your convenience, and
look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Susan Sharpe
If you selected Example 2 as the most powerful cover
letter for this role, you are 100% correct. As you can see,
Susan Sharpe’s cover letter is concise and straight to the
point of highlighting the key skills and qualifications that
Generic Engineering is looking for. Not only that, Susan
has been very specific with his information, including
with the date that he saw the advert on the Seek website
– indicating attention to detail. Susan also noted that
the company that she currently works for is a similar
sized organization to Generic Engineering – thereby
pointing out that her experience would be quite suitable
for Generic Engineering. Further, when addressing the
selection criteria of having experience leading projects,
Susan not only stated that she had experience in this
area, she noted the exact amount of experience leading
projects, and gave brief details of the projects, as well as
highlighting that each project was successful. Not only
that, she gave the Australian employer just enough
information to want to know more about her experience,
and referred the Australian employer to her CV for more
detailed information.
In comparison, Janet did not address the selection
criteria, she did not highlight why she is the best person
for this job, and she did not give any relevant details or
facts in her cover letter, except for mentioning that she is
an Electrical Engineer. Further, she mentioned that she is
looking to work for a ‘reputable global company’, which
shows very poor attention to detail, since the job advert
mentions that Generic Engineering is a local Australian
company – and therefore not a global organization.
Janet may have used a general cover letter for this role,
and did not carefully go through it to tailor it for this
particular application.
Can you see how an Australian employer would not be
too impressed by Janet’s cover letter, however would be
quite eager to learn more about Susan?
Now let’s move on to formatting your cover letter.
FORMATTING YOUR AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER
The majority of recruiting managers appreciate a
traditional letter format with your name, address and
contact number, their company name, address and the
correct person you are applying to all at the top. Then
underneath your address ("Dear Mr/Mrs/etc") a subject
heading outlining the job you are applying for, the
body/content and signed off by yourself. This shows
respect, indicates that you value presentation and
demonstrates your skill level with word processing.
It is also generally acceptable to write your cover letter
in an email, however it shows more effort and
importance if you take the time to write a formal letter;
and therefore can make more of an impression.
Sometimes it's the little things that determine whether
you are screened out or short listed for an interview.
Furthermore, where you can, stick with Microsoft Word
documents. Although other programs may provide
better-looking CVs, your potential employer may not
have the program you are using on their computers, and
so will not be able to open your letter and CV. This could
mean an instant strike out!
Recruitment consultants also like to have the ability to
manipulate your resume.
Usually recruitment
consultants, for example, will hide your personal details
on your resume when they are forwarding your
application to Australian employers, so they are in
control of the recruitment process and control all contact
with candidates.
Recruitment consultants will sometimes make
adjustments or improvements to your resume (with your
permission, of course) prior to forwarding your resume
on to Australian employers.
This is nothing for you to be alarmed about, it is just
the way things work in the recruitment world in
Australia. If you do have any concerns with this though, I
recommend addressing them with the recruitment
consultant you are dealing with.
Microsoft Word is the safest option with all of your
Australian job application documents.
Another tip to remember when writing a cover letter, is
to keep the formatting the same as what you have used
on your resume. For example, if you have used size 11
Arial font for your resume, you should use the same for
your cover letter.
NB All of RESUME AUSTRALIA’S resumes and cover
letters are always in Word format.
WATCH YOUR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR
This may seem obvious, but you should really take care
with spelling and grammar in your applications. This is
particularly important for jobs where written
communication is important. If you can't write a simple
letter without making spelling mistakes and using
incorrect grammar, you will make a bad impression from
the start and may not get the opportunity to make up for
it at the interview stage.
Always do spelling and grammar checks before sending
your application, and where possible, have a friend or
family member run their eyes over your application
before sending.
If your first language is not English, we recommend
that you take particular care when writing your cover
letter and resume for an Australian job application.
Many job seekers in the Australian job market do not
take a lot of care with their spelling, grammar and use of
the English language when applying for jobs. This leaves
a very bad impression on the Australian employer, and
also makes it easy for them to quickly screen out your
application if the cover letter is full of errors.
Since your cover letter is the first document that the
Australian employer reads, this is your absolute first
opportunity to make a positive impression on the
employer. If your cover letter is poorly written, the
employer may decide not to take your application
seriously and disregard your application before even
looking at your resume. You do not want this to
happen! A well-written cover letter should entice the
Australian employer to assess your resume.
Your
spelling, grammar and use of the English language play a
vital part in writing an effective cover letter.
Tip: Have someone you trust, who has good command
of the English language and excellent spelling and
grammatical skills to read your cover letter before
applying for a job in Australia.
STATE WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
Don't forget, when you're applying for a job with an
organization in Australia, you're also assessing THEM on
whether they are the type of organisation YOU are
looking for. This is particularly important if you are
seeking sponsorship. After all, if an Australian employer
is willing to sponsor you, it should be high on your
priority list to work in an organization that would suit
you and keep you motivated and happy.
By stating what kind of organisation you are ideally
looking for, you are putting the ball back in the recruiting
company's court to assess whether they are up to YOUR
standards!
An example of a statement of what you are looking for,
that you could include in your cover letter, is;
"I am ideally looking for a company that values its
employees, and demonstrates this through supporting
personal development, offering career progression or
succession planning, having a flexible work place, and a
friendly and positive working environment".
This statement effectively communicates to the
Australian employer that if you could find these values in
an Australian employer, then you would be willing to
commit long-term to a career with the Australian
organization.
In addition, you could then follow up your statement
with an impression you have received about this
company possibly being on track with meeting your
criteria, such as;
"From my research, company X appears to have this
kind of culture, and I look forward to having the
opportunity to learn more about your organisation and
discussing this role in more detail".
You are now setting your application apart from other
candidates, and potentially creating the Australian
employer want to find out how they can impress YOU.
NB: It is optional to include in the letter what it is that
you are looking for in an Australian employer; however,
it can be very effective to do so.
YOUR AVAILABILITY
Always include your availability for commencing a new
role, by indicating your notice period with your current
employer, or whether you are available to commence a
new job immediately.
You may feel it appropriate at the beginning of the
letter to state why you are now on the market for a new
job - whether it is that you are seeking new challenges, or
putting your newly completed qualifications to use etc.
We, however, recommends that you refrain from
stating your reason for seeking new employment, if it is
that you have been retrenched or have had your job
terminated.
This can open up opportunities for
conclusions to be reached before you have the
opportunity to explain yourself, and usually this has a
negative effect.
If an unpleasant experience has lead you to be seeking
new employment, it is best to save this kind of
information for the interview, or sometimes, not to be
mentioned at all. Where you need to be careful with
withholding information, is when the information is likely
to be divulged during the referencing stage of the
recruitment process. This is another topic that is covered
in interview guides available on the market.
If you are applying for a job from overseas, it can
sometimes be better not to mention your availability
until you have stirred up enough interest in the
Australian Employer for them to want to know that
information. Your main aim with your job application is
to have the Australian employer want to learn more
about you. If you give away too much information upfront, you may effectively close the door on any
opportunity for an interview, as many Australian
employers may choose a local applicant above one whom
is overseas, due to the ease of interviewing and the
speed of having the candidate to commence
employment. This is not always the case, but you have
to keep in mind that the majority of Australian
employers want to find the most suitable and skilled
candidate for their company, and they also have time
frames for filling their roles. However, sometimes it is
more
important for an employer to fill a role within given
time frames, than it is to find the ideal candidate.
If you position yourself as the ideal candidate and do
not indicate the time frame that you could commence a
role; you may engage the Australian employer and gain
enough commitment to you for the Australian employer
to consider you for their role, even though it may take a
little time for you to migrate to Australia. My point is
that it is “challenging” to find an Australian employer
who will employ an overseas national and wait for them
to migrate to Australia – however, it is not impossible. It
will simply take patience on your part.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
That is enough theory for now on what to do and what
not to do when writing a cover letter for Australia – let’s
get started by putting it all together.
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO WRITING A SUCCESSFUL
AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER:
1
Rather than including your home address
on the letter (unless you have an Australian address),
just include your email address, telephone number
and/or Skype number (aligned right). If you don’t
already have a Skype account, you should set one up
now by visiting: www.skype.com . See the Case Studies
to follow for examples.
2
Add the date that you are writing the
letter underneath your contact details (also aligned
right).
3
Address the letter to the name of the
person on the job advert, or, if you do not have a
name, “To Whom It May Concern”. Australian’s
generally use “Dear [Name]” when writing a covering
letter.
4
Follow the above with “RE: [name of job
advert], Ref# [reference number if listed]”, meaning
that you are writing regarding a job advert that you
have seen.
5
The first paragraph should state why you
are writing the letter. If you are writing in regards to a
job advert, you should state here the name of the job
advert, where you saw it advertised, the date the job
was advertised and refer the reader to your
CV/Resume attached. For example: “I apply with great
interest to the above position that was advertised on
[SEEK.com/name of website or newspaper], on [DATE];
and attach my resume for your consideration.”
6
The second paragraph should tell the
reader a bit more about yourself, only sharing
information that is relevant to the job you are
applying for. Read the job advert carefully, making
note of what the company is looking for and what
particular skills, experiences and qualifications the
employer is looking for. This is where you need to
state your relevant qualifications, years of experience
in your field.
7
If there are some skills or experiences you
are lacking in relation to what the company is looking
for, be sure to counter this with something like:
“Although I do not have X experience”, I have proven
in my previous roles to be extremely adaptable and
versatile, with the ability to pick up new skills very
quickly”. See example 1 under Case Studies for an
example of this.
8
The third paragraph should state your
strengths that you can offer the employer in relation
to the skills they are looking for. This is a good place
to back up statements with examples, particularly if
the advert has asked for experience in specific areas of
your field.
9
Paragraph four should effectively “wrap
up” the letter, and is the place where you would state
what you are looking for in an employer, or specific
information about the employer or the job that
appeals to you and why.
10
You should finish the letter, letting the
reader know how much you are looking forward to
discussing the position and your suitability in more
detail; and advising of your availability for an
interview – whether it be telephone or face-to-face.
11
The majority of people in Australia sign off
their cover letters with “yours sincerely”, and
therefore we recommend that you do the same.
Although “Kind regards” is a good way to end a letter
in most circumstances, with a cover letter, stating that
you are writing your letter in all sincerity is more
effective.
12
Finally, write your full name, leaving a
space for you to sign above. However, these days most
letters are delivered electronically. Feel free to insert
an electronic signature here, or just leave blank for
your online applications.
CASE STUDIES
Below are two examples of simple, yet effective, cover
letters that you can use to get an idea of the type of
information you should include in your cover letter.
Both cover letters were written by Resume Australia,
the first for a British Occupational Health and Safety
professional, for him to use as a general template and
amend as appropriate to suit each job that he applies
for. The second cover letter was for a South African
Instructional Design professional for the same purpose –
to use as a template.
EXAMPLE 1
[Your Name]
E: [Your Email]
T/M: [Your contact Telephone Number]
S: [Your Skype Name or Number]
[Date]
To Whom It May Concern:
RE:
[NAME OF VACANCY]
I apply with great interest to the above position that
was advertised on [SEEK.com/name of website or
newspaper], on [DATE]; and attach my resume for your
consideration.
I am a qualified Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
professional, with continuing education and training in
this field. With more than four (4) years gained in OH&S,
and approximately 16 years gained as a Research Chemist
prior to this; my speciality area has become that of OH&S
of chemicals/catalysts. However, I consider myself to be
an extremely versatile and adaptive individual, and
therefore could successfully apply my OH&S expertise to
various industries and business types.
I pride myself on my ability to build effective business
relationships at all levels, my organisational ability, and
my superior attention to detail – a crucial component to
success in OH&S in the workplace.
I would love to have the opportunity to discuss this
position, and my suitability, in more detail, and am
available for an interview at your convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
EXAMPLE 2
[Your Name]
E: [Your Email Address]
T/M: [Your Contact Telephone Number]
S: [Your Skype Name or Number]
[Date]
To Whom It May Concern:
RE:
[NAME OF VACANCY]
I apply with great interest to the above position that
was advertised on [SEEK.com or other website or
newspaper], on [DATE]; and attach my resume for your
consideration.
I am a degree qualified learning and instructional
design professional, with continuing education and
training in this specialty field. My experience totals more
than 10 years, gained across various industries; including
IT, Banking, Mining and Technical Training organisations.
As well as facilitation, training and coaching, my
experience also includes Instructional Design, Business
Analysis,
Learning
Analysis,
Design
Learning
interventions,
Project
Management,
Account
Management,
Resource
Management,
Business
Development, LMS, Communication, Marketing and
Change Management.
I pride myself on my ability to build effective business
relationships at all levels, my exemplary organisational
and project management skills and my proven ability to
reach targeted goals.
I would love to have the opportunity to discuss this
position, and my suitability, in more detail, and am
available for an interview at your convenience.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
SUCCESSFUL AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER TEMPLATES
Resume Australia has developed standard templates
for you to use when creating your own successful
Australian cover letter. These templates are set out so
that you can just fill in the relevant information in the
places indicated on the template, and so you can delete
specific paragraphs so that the cover letter can be
tailored for whatever situation you are using it, for
example, for job applications through job search
websites, or for direct applications to companies who
have not advertised a vacancy.
These templates were created so you can match them
up with the templates you downloaded with your
Resume Writing ebook. If you have not yet purchased
your Resume Writing ebook, do this now so that you
ensure you have a cover letter template that will match
in with the resume template you selected:
AUSTRALIAN RESUMES: STEPS TO CREATING AN
EFFECTIVE AUSTRALIAN RESUME
This is a standard ebook for those who are Australian
residents or already have their Australian visa. You
receive the Australian resume writing ebook FREE with
your purchase of this ebook. Click here to download:
http://www.resumeaustralia.net/153-2 .
CVS FOR JOB SPONSORSHIP IN AUSTRALIA
This is an ebook for those who require employer
sponsorship to migrate to Australia. This ebook is
included in the package, “How to Find Sponsored Jobs in
Australia, which can be purchased and downloaded here:
http://www.sponsoredjobsinaustralia.com .
COVER LETTER TEMPLATES DOWNLOAD
To download your successful Australian cover letter
templates now, visit:
http://www.resumeaustralia.net/153-2
If you’re not sure which cover letter template is best
for your occupation, it is best to select your cover letter
template based on the CV template you have selected
from one of the above CV writing ebooks. The reason
being, each CV template is suitable for specific industries
and occupations.
If you first select your CV template, you can then
simply select the matching cover letter template.
SUCCESSFUL AUSTRALIAN COVER LETTER CHECKLIST
Getting the Basics Right
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Keep your cover letter to one page or less
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Address the selection criteria in the job advert
Tailor your cover letter to each job you are
applying for
Keep the information concise and to the point
Ensure your cover letter matches the formatting in
your CV
□
Ensure spelling and grammar is correct and
suitable for Australia
□
State what you’re looking for in an employer if you
feel comfortable
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Include your availability for both interviews and
commencing employment
Putting it All Together
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Follow the step-by-step guide on page 27 for
constructing your cover letter
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If you have not already purchased the CV writing
ebook, do so now to ensure you select the write
cover letter template (go to page 35 for the
download links)
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Review our job search assistance packages to see
whether they would benefit you in your job search
□
Start applying for jobs!
AUSTRALIAN JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
Resume Australia has developed various job search
assistance packages that are aimed at both people who
are residents in Australia as well as people who are from
overseas and are applying for jobs either within Australia
or from their home countries.
To view our professional job search services, click on
one of the below links:
AUSTRALIAN JOB SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE
For people requiring employer sponsorship:
http://www.sponsoredjobsinaustralia.com
AUSTRALIAN JOB SEARCH PACKAGE
For people who are residents, have PR or have working
rights in Australia:
http://www.findjobsinoz.com
FINAL WORD
You can now start applying for jobs, and watch your
results improve as you start using your new and effective
Australian cover letter!
I wish you all the best in your search for employment
in Australia! I am sure you have found this eGuide to be
very useful in your application process.
Kind regards,
Nadine Myers
Managing Director &
Emigration Job Search Strategist
www.ResumeAustralia.net
www.SponsoredJobsinAustralia.com
www.findjobsinoz.com
www.me2aus.com
RECCOMMENDED BOOKS & WEBSITES
BOOKS
Nadine Myers is author of the following books which
are recommended for assisting you with your job search
in Australia:
Mission: Find a Job in Australia – Free book available
on Kindle (www.amazon.com)
CVs for Job Sponsorship in Australia – Available on
Kindle (www.amazon.com)
How to Write a Successful Australian Cover Letter –
Available with this purchase, on Kindle
(www.amazon.com) and at www.resumeaustralia.net
How to Find Sponsored Jobs in Australia – Available at
www.sponsoredjobsinaustralia.com and on Kindle
(www.amazon.com)
LinkedIn Advantage for Job Search – Free book
available on Kindle (www.amazon.com)
Find Jobs in Oz – Available at www.findjobsinoz.com
and on Kindle (www.amazon.com)
WEBSITES
Resume Australia – www.resumeaustralia.net
Me2Aus – www.me2aus.com
Find Sponsored Jobs in Australia –
www.sponsoredjobsinaustralia.com
Find Jobs in Oz – www.findjobsinoz.com
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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NB - please note that this page will soon be changed to
Me2Aus. If you therefore cannot find the Nab That Job
page, please search Me2Aus.
Twitter - Aussiejobsearch https://twitter.com/aussiejobsearch
LinkedIn - Employer Sponsorship Australia http://linkd.in/1g2eCKP