Ninehigh
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 06:31 PM |
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What is a written application?
All these jobs these days are asking for a CV/written application or covering letter. I have looked up several times what to put but found nothing
relevant. So how do I go from this:
quote:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to apply for the position of Courier Driver (Reference 'SALFORD FULL TIME DRIVER'
Please find attached a copy of my cv
If there is anything else you need to know please do not hesitate to contact me
Yours Sincerely
Andrew Bridge
To something that will make them think I should be employed by them? I seriously have nothing else to put without sounding condescending (I have a
very jaded view from they types of job I've been subjected to)
All help appreciated as I'm pretty much unemployed in 12 hours and I'm yet to get a response from 2 and a half years of mailing
applications out.
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macc man
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 06:53 PM |
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Have you considered working for yourself. I have been self employed for nearly 10 years now and could not see myself working for anyone as an
employee. Look at your strengths and see if a new career could be made. Its never easy to go it alone but the rewards can be more than just monitory
value. Best of luck.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 06:56 PM |
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IMHO the language could be better structured...
I write to apply for the position of Courier Driver - Reference Salford Driver Full Time, Advert Location and date.
Please find enclosed a copy of my C.V.
If I can be be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
XY
I presume you have included referees on the C.V.? If not add them somewhere.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 07:01 PM |
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Tbh I'd love to, as I'm the best boss I ever had 
There are a few thing that put the brakes on it though, like startup costs (I have about 50p and all the ink in the printer!) and what I'd do
(driving? I'm not qualified in anything else)
As for including references, this thread highlights the problems I have
there (I don't appear to have a 5 year checkable work history)
[Edited on 27/3/12 by Ninehigh]
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bi22le
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:15 PM |
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Sorry to hear about your troubles Ninehigh. You seem to be having such a bad time with work, I keep on reading your posts.
Below is the covering letter my wife put out to her now current employer. Obviously cut out some details but you get the idea. Also for reference she
is now a Chartered Mechanical Engineer so this is no Mickey Mouse covering letter!!
Dear
I would like to apply for a position as a Mechanical Engineer at your London Office as advertised on your website and have enclosed my CV for
consideration.
I am currently employed as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer on the X graduate programme. I work in a multidisciplinary office and work closely with
Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Electrical Engineers and Project Managers. I enjoy the work I do and have been making good progress, however I feel
that in order to move on to the next stage in my professional development I need to work for a consultancy whose core business is building services
design. It would also be useful for me to work on a wider variety of projects.
I have heard about X through reading the Building Services Journal and share your enthusiasm for more sustainable buildings and pushing the boundaries
of design.
I am looking for a position where I can continue to get support for my professional development and have the opportunity to work on a variety of
design projects producing a high standard of work.
I hope that, on consideration of my CV you will see my potential to perform well at X. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours Sincerely,
I hope this is of use and good luck. Chin up, think broadly about your work. Just because you have only done driving it does not mean thats all you
can do. Good employees know how to do lots of different things and the people I favour in interviews are sharp and diverse in their knowledge and
certainly open to change and carer progression.
Wayne
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:24 PM |
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Sounds good, I may have to BS my way through some of this though! (my current job involves me sitting here alone and making sure nothing happens
overnight)
I can do plenty of other stuff.. Again it's convincing them of that.. I mean I'm a qualified mechanic, but no-one will touch me
Yeah I guess I'm just really jaded from this job 
Let me re-write that and post it, see what you guys think
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Dusty
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:48 PM |
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Well how about adding details of what driving you have done. Even if it is non work related. Say you enjoy driving, have held a full and clean licence
for xx years, have done the advanced motorists test, have experience of small vans, big vans, lorries, road trains, whatever. Say you are a careful,
considerate but positive driver, quick thinking with the ability to vary routes in response to traffic congestion or hazards and conscious of the need
to maintain commercially effective speed within the posted limits. Add that you are a qualified mechanic with xx years experience and such and such
qualifications and would be interested in making these skills available to a future employer if this would be possible.
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matt_gsxr
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:48 PM |
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As above,
give yourself exactly two paragraphs to say why you are appropriate for the work (write more than 2 paragraphs and they will only skim it).
No spelling mistakes
Describe why you will be good for the job
Why you would particularly like to work for them (a white lie is acceptable here, but check your facts)
If you have relevant experience mention it
Don't include ANYTHING negative
Make yourself appear positive and happy ("I would like to work as a courier because I like meeting people", not "I need a job as a
courier because its the only thing I can do"
Good luck,
Matt
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austin man
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 09:53 PM |
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If I could stick my oar in both as a recruiting manager and someone who has worked with unemployed for years.
When writing your letter try to use words other than I to describe yourself as the letter will start to be repetative you will need to use I at some
stage but keep it to a minimum
Further to your recent placing in the Daily Echo for the post of XXXXX please find enclosed my CV.
Having over xx years of experience within this sector and directly related industries have afforded me the knowledge experience and ability to
undertake the post to the highest of Standards.
etc etc
Life is like a bowl of fruit, funny how all the weird looking ones are left alone
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