Cover Letter Sample
Jane Career
115 Cranston Street
Waterloo, Ontario
N2K 1J7
(519) 740-6543
Jane begins her cover letter with
her personal letterhead, which can
be centred on the page or set off to
either side of the page.
Part-time customer service position working in retail
Jane includes her
objective here, just as on
her resume.
September 12, 2012
Mrs. Wilma McGrath
Store Manager
Old Navy
Conestoga Mall
1150 King Street, North
Waterloo, Ontario
K2K 1S7
Dear Mrs. McGrath:
Mention
company
name and
how you
found out
about the
position.
Notice how
Jane relates
her skills to
the job.
Using bullets
make her
skills stand
out.
Include a
conclusion
Ask for an
interview.
Thank the
employer.
If you do not know the name of the
person to whom to address the letter,
call the store to inquire.
Never address a later “To Whom It
May Concern”.
As an outgoing, responsible young woman, who enjoys helping others and is interested
in fashion, I was excited to see a part-time sales position advertised in your store
window. I believe I have a great deal of enthusiasm and expertise to bring to Old Navy.
Some points of interest about me:
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I have been told by my teachers I am a good communicator, quick learner and
show that I enjoy helping others.
In my Fashion Design course at school I am learning about good design and how
to sew my own clothes.
I have acquired good computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Power
Point, in my Introduction to Business class.
As part of the Special High Skills Major through school, I have received
certificates in Customer Service, Merchandising and WHMIS.
I am enclosing a copy of my resume to give you additional information about me. I feel
that with my friendly, outgoing personality, I would be an asset to Old Navy. I would
appreciate meeting with you to talk about this position. Please call (519) 622-4975 after
3:00 p.m. to arrange an interview time. Thank you for taking the time to consider my
application for this position.
Sincerely,
Sign your
letter.
Jane Career
Enclosure