Covering letter example - returning to work
This covering letter highlights what job you are applying for and your key skills and qualities.
This covering letter would be useful when you are:
- Returning to employment after a break
- Your work history has gaps or you have made a lot of job changes
Morgan Jones
675 Elton Gardens
Porth
CF65 9YY
Telephone: 01443 995444
Email: morganjones968@walesmail.net
24 January 2023
Mr Aled Michael
Customer Service Director
Welsh Whisky
Unit 36 Manor Farm Enterprise Park
The Ridgeway
Treherbert
CF75 7QT
Dear Mr Michael
REF: Position of Tour Guide (reference CF/659560)
I am writing to apply for your recently advertised post of Tour Guide, which I saw advertised on the Findajob website. Please see my attached CV, which sets out my skills and experience.
I have 12 years experience in retail, including 6 years as a product demonstrator. I provided live demonstrations to customers of food processors and other kitchen equipment for a department store. On one occasion, I increased the sales of an unpopular product by over 150 per cent by showing it to customers using my warm and friendly personality and detailed product knowledge.
I have excellent customer service skills, as demonstrated by my promotion from on-floor sales work to demonstrating products. I have since developed excellent training and presentation skills. Other skills include cash handling, planning and organising.
I recently took a break from work to raise my children, but feel that I am now ready to resume my career and focus on returning to the workplace.
I am confident that I have the skills, qualities and experience to become a valuable part of your team.
Thank you for considering my application. I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely
Morgan Jones
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This covering letter example is suitable when applying for your first job.
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This covering letter example is suitable if you are changing careers.
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This covering letter example is suitable if you are writing to a company to speculatively ask about job opportunities.
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