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March 24, 2014 at 8:28 pm (This post was last modified: March 24, 2014 at 8:29 pm by SteelCurtain.)
A cover letter can be the difference, for sure. I'll copy one that I sent out. The point is that if there are 100 people applying for an entry level job, only 25 of them are going to have a properly formatted resume. Out of those 25, only 10 are going to include a cover letter. 7 of those 10 are going to be carbon copied from a website, the last 3 will be targeted to the actual job. Be one of those 3.
Name Redacted
Address Redacted
Address Redacted
Phone Number Redacted
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March 18, 2014
Hiring Manager
Verizon Wireless
455 Duke Dr.
Franklin, TN 37067
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am interested in the Financial Services Supervisor position advertised on the Verizon Wireless website. My resume is enclosed for your review. Given my education, related experience, capabilities, and shared values, I would appreciate your consideration for this job opening. My skills are an ideal match for this position.
Your Requirements:
• Minimum of one year prior customer service experience.
• Proven ability to effectively manage up to 30 employees.
• Ability to quickly analyze information and identify root cause of customer issues, technical/analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent communication skills; proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated, highly effective interpersonal, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks / projects concurrently
My Qualifications:
• 8+ years of direct customer service experience at numerous levels.
• 5+ years experience as an officer in the United States Navy, managing over 45 employees, responsible for employee evaluation, workplace conflict resolution, tasking, and development.
• Fantastic analytical skills, great at troubleshooting technical equipment, engineering background.
• Extremely proficient with the entire Microsoft Office Suite, including Visual Basic for Applications.
• Very organized, experienced Toastmaster with excellent communication skills, engineering background allows me to problem solve with proficiency and creativity.
• 8 years in the Navy, demonstrated ability to work with, train, and lead people of all different backgrounds, education levels, and skills.
• Meticulous feedback oriented approach with unparalleled work ethic, highly organized and goal oriented, demonstrated ability to work with multiple departments towards a common goal.
I appreciate your taking the time to review my credentials and experience. Again, thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Signature Redacted
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