Help please... :$

[Maria]

What sort of things would you write in a cover note when applying for a job ?

 

Iv not composed one before..but the time has come..

 

 

[GodsKitchenBoy]

I always try to lay out several paragraphs expanding on points I have made in my CV. Normally ones that relate to the job role I am going for.

 

For example, if you are going for a job involving public speaking and presentation and you have mentioned in your CV previous presentation skills and seminar stuff, then expand on this in your cover letter.

 

When I applied for my job as an IT loser, I put my IT certs (sad loser) down my CV in brief and then expanded on them more in the cover letter.....apparently that got me the job...

 

Others may have differnt ideas but thats what I would do...

[Guest]

So basically it is an extra letter explianing more in detail certain points of your skills, yes??

[neet]

Put in stuff which you think the employers should know about that you can't include in your cv. This could include your favourable attributes, enthusiasm, and general things that they would like to hear about their future employee

 

 

Get down on your knee and kiss some ass girl!

[GodsKitchenBoy]

miss_diddy said:

So basically it is an extra letter explianing more in detail certain points of your skills, yes??

 

Essentially, yes, thats what I always use it for.

 

If I am honest there is a lot of crap on my CV which is obviously not relevant for every job I go for. So I use the cover letter to 'draw' the interviewer (or whoever they may be) to areas that I think will be relevant for the job role.

 

I know of a few CV writing websites......I'll see if I can find them out.

 

[Maria]

God - there is [censored] all I can apply for without employers wanteing 2.1 degree crap and C++ stuff.

 

Jobserve is pain in the arse to use !

 

 

Why didnt i go to college and study computer science or sumthing

[GodsKitchenBoy]

neet said:

Put in stuff which you think the employers should know about that you can't include in your cv. This could include your favourable attributes, enthusiasm, and general things that they would like to hear about their future employee

 

 

Get down on your knee and kiss some ass girl!

 

Thats a very point as well....I never really use it myself for this but good point well made.......apart from the ass kissing bit

[CreamyC]

Help for what ?

[Maria]

Getting me a job.

[CreamyC]

Oh [censored], why did I ask.

[Maria]

x 10000

[CreamyC]

Maria said:

but the time has come..

 

 

[lame]Has it really, I lay a tenner that you are still whinging in 6 months time.[/lame]

[GodsKitchenBoy]

Maria said:

God - there is [censored] all I can apply for without employers wanteing 2.1 degree crap and C++ stuff.

 

Jobserve is pain in the arse to use !

 

 

Why didnt i go to college and study computer science or sumthing

 

Don't give up missus....I studied physiology at Manchester Uni but I am a senior support analyst now.....nothign at all to do with my degree.......you need to get then employees thinking about your equivalnet skills....

 

I had virtually no computer skills beyond the basic stuff but they employed me because they thought I would be able to learn....fools

[Maria]

Support Technician/Customer Liaison person required for software company which produces software for financial trading environments. You'll be supporting clients' use of software both face to face and over the telephone. Some account/customer management skills will also be used. Much of this work will involve liaising between clients and your own in-house Developers and so any knowledge or experience of C++ or Visual Basic will be an advantage but not essential. This is primarily a support role, but a technical support role where development knowledge will be extremely useful and you will get the chance to use your development skills and experience. SQL Server, MS Access and C++ are the most useful technologies to know. You'll be identifying the clients' needs, identifying what steps need to be taken to solve their application problems and delivering a suitable solution. The issues vary considerably and can be both of a financial and technical nature, therefore some knowledge or understanding of banking and/or trading is required. On the technical side you'll be identifying and fixing possible problems with the software, and implementing fixes. Fantastic role for experienced support/junior development person looking for next step in their career.

 

oOo.... im guna try my chances.

[Maria]

GKB said:

Maria said:

God - there is [censored] all I can apply for without employers wanteing 2.1 degree crap and C++ stuff.

 

Jobserve is pain in the arse to use !

 

 

Why didnt i go to college and study computer science or sumthing

 

Don't give up missus....I studied physiology at Manchester Uni but I am a senior support analyst now.....nothign at all to do with my degree.......you need to get then employees thinking about your equivalnet skills....

 

I had virtually no computer skills beyond the basic stuff but they employed me because they thought I would be able to learn....fools