Structure Of A Cover Letter
1. Company Details
2. Date
3. Salutation
4. Reason For Writing
5. Grab their Attention
6. Your Suitability
7. Attached CV
8. Call to Action
9. Tank them
10. Sign Off
11. Your Details
Sample Cover Letter
Metro Bank
Hiring Manager
P.O BOX 855
11th Street
Nairobi
9th November 2023
Dear Hiring Manager,
Your recent advert on Pata Kazi page for a Security Officer caught my eye as it appeared to be a perfect match for my experience, skills and future potential.
I can maintain your company's reputation for service, professionalism and legal compliance.
In your job description you say that applicants should be alert, strong communicators and physically fit. I am all of these things and more. I come to you as someone who can secure any premises, investigate suspicious behavior and deal with violations.
On a personal level, I am someone who will always stay level headed and respond quickly in stressful situations.
Greater details of my accomplishments and achievements can be found in the CV that came attached with this letter.
If you feel I have the potential that you are looking for in a candidate, then please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange an interview.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review my application.
Yours sincerely,
(Your name)
Address
Tel: ............
Email: .................
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Delete these from your CV.
1. Marital status
2. Your high school and primary details if you have attended college
3. Your date of birth
4. Your religion
5. Your hobbies. Nobody is going to shortlist your CV because you live traveling. Unless it is a travel agent job.
6. Lastly remove your ID number. Jameni!
7. Irrelevant work experience. Example you are applying for nutrition job and you indicate that you have been working as a sales executive of nivea. Zinaingiana wapi?
Irrelevant stuff you include to make your CV long might in most cases work against you.
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