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aliensexxx
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Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome !
#14807158 - 07/22/11 06:37 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Hellooo people of the pub, I'm looking for some tips/ advice. I really want this job and i could use all the help imaginable when it comes to writing cover letters. Here's what they want, and I'll post what I wrote below..
Job duties will include: customer service, cash-handling and retail sales, shelving books, order processing, social networking and marketing, database management, and general cleaning. Requirements/skills: -Flexible schedule - must be available weekends and some evenings as those are times we need additional help -Retail experience preferred but will train the right person -Great customer service a priority! No curmudgeonly misanthropes, sorry -Experience with social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter) -MUST LOVE CATS! (we have two who live (and rule) at the bookstore)
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I was very pleased to read about your open position as a bookseller mentioned on your website. I am a dedicated worker with experience in retail sales and I hold a high level of interest to work in your store. Although I lack formal bookselling experience, I am very confident in my ability as a bookseller. I have exceptional customer service skills and have been awarded sales associate of the month for this. Customer satisfaction and an attention for detail are essential in my role as an employee. I work efficiently throughout my day by staying focused and prioritizing.
I have proven well at handling all forms of payment through a point of sales system and I am familiar with online sales, purchases, as well as online marketing and social networking. I have six months experience as a lead cashier, as well as an additional year as a backup cashier. I also have experience managing an inventory and contacting vendors for orders and shipments.
Given my experience and level of interest, I have a lot to offer. I feel strongly about this position and am very flexible.
Thank you for consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
AliensexxxxxxxxD _______________--------------------__________________-----------------
Do you think this is fine? Would you take out any of it? maybe I need to add more? Thanks,
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aliensexxx
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: aliensexxx]
#14807291 - 07/22/11 07:37 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: aliensexxx]
#14807303 - 07/22/11 07:42 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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aliensexxx said: -Great customer service a priority! No curmudgeonly misanthropes, sorry
haha...
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: Poid]
#14807497 - 07/22/11 08:59 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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ATTENTION TO DETAIL, NOT FOR
you said you wanted grammar nazi's
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: JT]
#14807526 - 07/22/11 09:10 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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thank you!
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: aliensexxx]
#14807610 - 07/22/11 09:27 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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$0.02
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aliensexxx said:
I am applying for the was very pleased to read about your open position as a bookseller position listed mentioned on your website. I am a dedicated worker with have experience in retail sales and I hold a high level of interest to work in your store and listed position.
Although I lack formal bookselling experience, I am very confident in my ability as a bookseller. I have exceptional customer service skills and have been awarded sales associate of the month...in my previous position as [insert position] for this. Customer satisfaction and an attention for to detail are essential in my role as an employee. I work efficiently and effectively, and throughout my day by staying focused and have experience in organizational prioritizing and planning.
I have proven well at handling all forms of payment through a point of sales system and I am familiar with online sales, purchases, as well as online marketing and social networking. I have six months experience as a lead cashier, as well as an additional year as a backup cashier. I also have experience managing an inventory and contacting vendors for orders and shipments.
Given my experience and level of interest, I feel I will be an asset to [INSERT STORE] I have a lot to offer. I feel strongly about this position and am very flexible.
Thank you for consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
AliensexxxxxxxxD _______________--------------------__________________-----------------
Do you think this is fine? Would you take out any of it? maybe I need to add more? Thanks, 
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: badchad]
#14807627 - 07/22/11 09:32 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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badchad offers good advice
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: badchad]
#14807639 - 07/22/11 09:36 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Thanks chad!, was the original too personal? It's an independently owned book store with few employees so I wanted to get a personal level going, but if this isn't a good idea, i won't.
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: aliensexxx]
#14807645 - 07/22/11 09:37 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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Talk about how much you hate cat hair.
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: Morgenstern]
#14807653 - 07/22/11 09:39 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I was going to add something about owning 4 cats but i felt that would've been too silly for a cover letter, even if listed in said requirements
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: aliensexxx]
#14807677 - 07/22/11 09:45 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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I just tried to reword it a bit more effectively.
For example, nobody is really "pleased to read about an open position..." rather, you're applying for the fucker. "I am applying for the position.." is more purpose driven, IMO.
Similarly, you can be "personal", and place the emotional content into more objective statements. "I feel strongly about the position..." could be reworded to something like: "I feel my skillset, abilities, and training are an excellent match for this position".
-------------------- ...the whole experience is (and is as) a profound piece of knowledge. It is an indellible experience; it is forever known. I have known myself in a way I doubt I would have ever occurred except as it did. Smith, P. Bull. Menninger Clinic (1959) 23:20-27; p. 27. ...most subjects find the experience valuable, some find it frightening, and many say that is it uniquely lovely. Osmond, H. Annals, NY Acad Science (1957) 66:418-434; p.436
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: badchad]
#14807683 - 07/22/11 09:47 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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it makes sense!
thanks mate
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: aliensexxx]
#14807690 - 07/22/11 09:48 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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aliensexxx said: I was going to add something about owning 4 cats but i felt that would've been too silly for a cover letter, even if listed in said requirements 
yeah, that's something to talk about at the interview
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Re: Opinion on my cover letter? Grammar nazis welcome ! [Re: badchad]
#14808017 - 07/22/11 11:01 AM (12 years, 7 months ago) |
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badchad said: Similarly, you can be "personal", and place the emotional content into more objective statements. "I feel strongly about the position..." could be reworded to something like: "I feel my skillset, abilities, and training are an excellent match for this position".
This. And be specific: offer some sort of evidence or illustration of your claims. That's why it's a good idea to work your past work experience into the letter, as badchad already suggested in his first post.
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