Sample Cover Letter – Applying where no job has been advertised 2
Simon Hacek
100 Old Crown Road
KENSINGTON NSW 2052
Telephone: 0414 662 313
E-mail: simon@example.com
Monday 23 July 2010
Attention: Ms Adriana Anginelli, Human Resources
Fold Car Company
1 Sydney Road
SYDNEY NSW 2052
Dear Ms Anginelli,
I am a fourth year honours Engineering student at the University of new South Wales, majoring in
Physical Metallurgy and I will complete my degree in December 2010. I have a strong automotive
engineering background; being involved in the family automotive and fabricating business from a young
age. My grandfather, father and uncle alike are all qualified automotive mechanics. I work under the
same roof.
Of interest to the Fold Car Company, would be that I am also a part of the University of New South
Wales Mechanical Engineering team that is currently working on the development and construction of a
Formula 1 vehicle. In conjunction with this team, and as a part of my design project, I have developed
and constructed a new inlet manifold unit (twin butterfly system) which maximises and directs airflow
over the fuel injectors, over all rev ranges.
I am also writing an honours thesis paper on strip casting and microstructure development in
magnesium alloys. In conjunction with my thesis adviser at the University of New South Wales, I have
plans to apply for an international patent for a revolutionary method of producing magnesium sheet
products. Considering the increasing demand for lighter, more efficient cars, and also the fact that the
Fold Car Company has a ten year contract to take delivery of up to 50% of planned production of
magnesium for use in its vehicles, I feel that my work and experience in this area may be of use to you.
As a part of my degree, I have recently competed three months industrial training with Direct Car and
Engines (DC & E) Products and Services, who not only cast, machine and construct their own high
performance fuel injection system for Fold V8 race applications, but also machine those for Group A
touring Cars (Mark Larcim-Race Team). DC & E are also the New South Wales distributor of the DRB
Snake (replicas), the construction of which I was also involved in.
If you are looking for an enthusiastic and extremely motivated person who can display initiative,
creativity and devotion in his work and enjoys working in a team environment, please consider what I
have to offer. I look forward to exploring this opportunity further.
Yours sincerely
Simon Hacek