COVER - APPLICATION LETTER :
A cover letter is the first impression an employer has of you, you need to stimulate the reader to read your resume.
Your cover letter should demonstrate your understanding of the position and the organisation you have applied for and how your skills and experience match the position.
Purpose of a Cover Letter
A cover letter is a summary of the reasons why you are the best candidate for the position. Its purpose is to make the reader want to read more about you in your resume and to get you an interview. It can help answer three questions that are often on the mind of the employer:
- Can you do the the job?
show you have the right abilities, skills, knowledge and experience.
- Will you do the job?
show are you are very interested in the work itself and that you have the other attitudes necessary for success in the role and in the company.
- Will you fit in?
show how your values and goals match the company's values and goals. Your language and stories can also demonstrate how you might fit in with clients and co-workers.
Structure of a Cover Letter:
Your name
Address
Phone
Email
Date
Contact Person's Name
Contact Person's Position
Company Name
Company Address (Don't forget this.)
Re: Name of position or Application for ...
Dear Ms Jones, (Avoid Dear Sir/Madam)
First paragraph
I would like to apply for the above position advertised in ......... on ........ (date) and why you want that job (i.e. why that industry and why that company, make sure this highlights how you will meet their needs, not exclusively your own.)
Second / Third paragraph
Outline the skills (technical and social), experience, training and achievements that are relevant to the selection criteria or the job description.(Esential and Desirables criteria). These skills may have been gained through your education/course, your work experience and your extra curricula activities.
Fourth paragraph
Tell them why you are the best fit for the company and how your skills will meet their needs. (Tip: you could summarise the 3 best things about you that make you most competitive for the job and how these things will allow you to make an impact/get results in the role.)
Closing
Thank them for considering your application, tell them that you have attached a copy of your resume, and when you would be available for an interview. Provide your contact details (Phone / Fax / Email)
Yours sincerely,
Your signature
Print name
Sve veci broj kompanija u Australiji prilikom objavljivanja oglasa za radno mesto upucuju buduce "aplicante" na vodic - uputstva koja treba da slede prilikom konkurisanja.
Pogledajte jedan primer za to:
http://www.cs.nsw.gov.au/jobs/Guidelines.pdf
Ono na cemu svakako insistira poslodavac je da se obavezno odgovori na svaku stavku koja se odnosi na ESSENTIAL, a pozeljno je i na DESIRABLES criteria precizno sa jednom ili nekoliko konciznih recenica.
Kao konkretan primer ispod je postavljen OGLAS za Health job, sto znaci da u TRECEM paragrafu "Cover Letter" treba napisati sledece:
Now I will address Essential and Desirables criteria:
Essential criteria:(outlined)
-Relevant qualification:
I have diploma....
-Understanding and experience in all areas of flow cytometry:
I understand....
-Good interpersonal skills:
Explain....
-Good written and oral communication skills:
Explain...
- Customer focussed attitude to work:
Explain...
- Willingness to work outside normal business hours:
Explain...
Ability to work with minimal supervision:
Explain....
Desirables criteria : (outlined)
-Understanding and extensive experience in all areas of routine Haematology (morphology, coagulation and FBC analysis:
Explain...
-Familiarity with the functions of the current Laboratory Information Systems. Previous experience in and exposure to PC hardware and software:
Explain...
-Knowledge of OHS&R:
Explain...
-Understanding of quality concepts:
Explain...
OGLAS:
Health Jobs View
1. POSITION
Position Ref No LY.042
Position Title HOSPITAL SCIENTIST/TECHNICAL OFFICER - FLOW CYTOMETRY
Employment Type Temporary Full-time
2. CLASSIFICATION
Grouping SCIENTIFIC/RESEARCH
Award Classification Hospital Scientist
Salary Rate p.a.
Salary From $39,572
Salary To $58,017
3. LOCATION
Health Area Sydney South West
Facility SWAPS
4. DESCRIPTION
Position Summary 1. Participation in the routine work for Haematology, including participation in out of hours, weekend, public holiday shifts and on call roster as indicated by the work roster. 2. Process routine and urgent specimens in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with the methods and protocols outlined in the Haematology manuals. 3. Perform allocated specific projects/assignments or other duties in the area of work. 4. Ensure that appropriate breaks are taken such that continuity of service is maintained. 5. Ensure that the appropriate corporate image is reflected to the SWAPS customer base by the Haematology section. 6. Conduct periodic audits of reagents and notify senior laboratory staff of low supplies of reagents and consumables. 7. Maintain equipment hardware and software in accordance with established guidelines. Report any instrument or equipment malfunctions immediately to senior laboratory staff and implement designated procedures to rectify the problem. 8. Keep the Senior Hospital Scientist in Charge advised of any problems or issues related to the day to day running of the laboratory. 9. Maintain and review the quality performance. 10. Ensure that the work environment and allocated staff observe OH&S requirements and are aware of OH&S policies. Report and correct immediately any unsafe or unhealthy practices. 11. Participate in staff training and continuing educational activities so that expertise and understanding of current and developing test areas is maintained. Ensure that your training record within Haematology is maintained in a current form. 12. Assist in the development and revision of appropriate policies and procedures in respect to the services provided by the Haematology section. 13. Make decisions consistent with your delegation limit in order that duties can be performed, and refer problems and issues to the Senior in Charge of Haematology Laboratory.
Applications quoting Ad Number to:
(Namerno izostavljeno)
Essentials :
Relevant qualifications. Understanding and experience in all areas of flow cytometry. Good interpersonal skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Customer focussed attitude to work. Willingness to work outside normal business hours and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Desirables :
Understanding and extensive experience in all areas of routine Haematology (morphology, coagulation and FBC analysis). Familiarity with the functions of the current Laboratory Information Systems. Previous experience in and exposure to PC hardware and software. Knowledge of OHS&R. Understanding of quality concepts.
Duration Note FT Maternity Leave Relief up to August 2007
5. CONTACTS ( Namerno izostavljeni kontakt detalji oglasa)
Contact Name For Position Enquiries: S... L.....
Phone:
Email:
6. DATES
Release Date
Closing Date
7. MISC
Position Advertised Internal (Intranet Site)
External (Internet Site)
Korisno je da pre nego sto pocnete da pisete " Cover Letter" od poslodavca potrazite i "Job Description" ukoliko opis poslova za poziciju koja se trazi u oglasu nije naveden.