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Cover Letter Help (College Student Seeking Part-Time Work)

  • 20-01-2010 4:37pm
    #1
    PrettyBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭


    OK, I'm trying to write a cover letter to go with my C.V. but I'm having trouble. I've looked at several samples on various websites but all of them are more suitable for people that have been working in that industry for a number of years. They mention their third level qualifications and then go on to give details about their careers.

    I'm 21 y/o and in my second year of college. My last job was working as a bartender and before that I was a painter. These were both part-time jobs. I can only work part-time so I'm applying to newsagents, retail shops, etc.

    What can I write in my cover letter? I'm really lost for words because I haven't got any major qualifications or anything.


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  • #2
    jetaime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭jetaime


    I'm in the same situation as you - the best thing to do is emphasize your skills that would be relevant to the job you are applying to (eg interpersonal skills, teamwork, quick learner) based on your past work experience.

    Remember that a cover letter doesn't have to be really long but should simply sum up the main reasons why you are suited to the position. :)


  • #3
    PrettyBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭PrettyBoy


    jetaime wrote: »
    I'm in the same situation as you - the best thing to do is emphasize your skills that would be relevant to the job you are applying to (eg interpersonal skills, teamwork, quick learner) based on your past work experience.

    Remember that a cover letter doesn't have to be really long but should simply sum up the main reasons why you are suited to the position. :)

    Are there any examples out there? I'm not sure how I would phrase it...?

    Also, should I say I'm looking for part-time work and then mention my college course? Or should that be the other way around?


  • #4
    PrettyBoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,213 ✭✭✭PrettyBoy


    Also, if you can't get the name of the manager in advance, who should the letter be addressed to?

    'Dear sirs'?


  • #5
    hoody
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 698 ✭✭✭hoody


    Somewhat similar thread here if its any help: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055795551


  • #6
    Sleepy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,367 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    TBH, when applying for these types of positions I never used a cover letter. I walked into the businesses I was targeting (mainly shops, hotels, bars etc.) spoke to a manager / someone who seemed senior and handed them a copy of the CV. Think a 5 minute chat face to face will do you a lot better than a cover letter and if you organise yourself you can get a load of businesses done in the space of a few hours (think hitting every shop in a centre etc.)


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