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04. Resume Cover Letter: Sample

Posted by Richard on 2nd November 2008

As you recall the position being applied for is that of an SCO UNIX Technical Support, a good covering letter that uses the 9 Resume Cover Letter components could read:

Joe/Jane Itguru
Tel(Home): (nnn)nnn-nnnn
E-mail: j_itguru@someisp.com 

Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss Somebody, 

Please consider me for the position of SCO UNIX Technical Support. 

My career experience as a SCO Unix professional appears to make me an ideal candidate to be considered for this job and my career highlights are: 

  • SCO ACE certification in progress
  • 2 years experience providing SCO UNIX support to more than 100 end-users
  • 4 years IT work experience B.Sc in computing science from York University 

My attached resume provides a detailed overview of my skills, experience, eduation, training and achievements. 

Thank you for for taking the time to consider me for this position. 

Yours truly,

Joe/Jane Itguru
Tel(Home): (nnn)nnn-nnnn
E-mail: j_itguru@someisp.com 

P.S. I check my personal voice mail and email on a regular basis. 

How is this Cover Letter received

As a recruiter I am going to open the email and review the resume – and so is the typical recruiter or hiring manager.

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