How to write a cover letter? Anyone?

Question

Hi, i am planning to apply for a job and i would like to know if anyone out there knows how to write a cover letter for a medical job application that should accompany my CV? Any help would be great! Thanks

Answer 1

A covering letter should be only one page, set out like a business letter and state your intention (to apply for position X)

Usual format, your address, phone fax and email numbers upper right

then their company name, address phone, fax and email aligned  left

then Attention: "person or dept named in the ad" (to respond to)

Next Re: (job title) centred

Some words, I am very interested in your ......(job).

(butter them up a bit) I have heard very good things about your .... (practice, hospital etc) and I would be very happy to be associated with it, etc

I refer to my resume, copy attached, and as you can see, I am suitably qualified to work ....



Finish with (a positive statement)

I look forward to meeting you at the interview for this position  

(sign it here)

(your typed name)

You can put "yours faithfully" above your name if you like

You can use

Answer 2

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am applying for the position of (whatever the position title is) that was in (wherever you found the job).  I feel that I would be a good candidate for this position because (list some of your positive attributes that deal with the job).  

Enclosed is my resume for your review.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have.  I look forward to hearing from you to discuss this opportunity further.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

(leave some space to sign your name)

Type your name below your signature

Answer 3

Dear (name if you have who will be receiving it, Hiring Manager if not),

I would like to express my interest in the (position) position that your (organization, practice) is seeking to fill.  Based on my experience as a (whatever is relevant to what you're applying for), I believe that I would be an ideal candidate for the role.

I have included my (whatever documents you are including) for your review.  I look forward to the opportunity to discuss my skills and qualifications with you.  

Thank you,

(4 enter spaces for your signature)

Typed name

Just remember this.... be short and sweet.  You are just introducing yourself, NOT summarizing your resume.  They have your resume.  

My cover letter was one paragraph.  Other than the formalities, it said, "I have 3 years of experience working in a podiatrist's office."  That's the only thing I put other than the filler I gave you as an example about "ideal candidate" and stuff.  And I start tomorrow.  So I better go to bed.  But I'm addicted to Yahoo Answers!