# writing a cover letter **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 19, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330 "2009-11-19T12:23:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/21 "2009-11-19T13:10:03Z")
I think the salutation adds a professional touch. ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/22 "2009-11-19T13:10:16Z")
> [@93dx--hatch](#): > > My education, experience, accomplishments, and attainment of Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives qualify me for this position. > > My executive experience includes President and CEO, Executive Vice President /COO, Vice President of Administration, Planning and Construction of large replacement teaching hospitals on new sites. of Hospitals. > > My management style is: leader, supporter, team builder/player, evaluator. > > My strengths are excellent written and verbal communication, financial problem solving skills, turnaround of hospitals, Board relations, Medical Staff relations, government relations, community relations, provision of high quality patient care. > > Honesty and integrity are a constant throughout my career. > > The particular aspects of my background and experience as they pertain to the challenges facing the hospital are best explained through personal discussion. I can be contacted at my home phone, > > Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter, I remain > Sincerely, what the fuck ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/23 "2009-11-19T13:19:02Z")
> [@93dx--hatch](#): > > My accomplishments show me highly competent …If this position doesn’t exist :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/24 "2009-11-19T13:21:29Z")
I management for 20 year! ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/25 "2009-11-19T13:36:43Z")
Just post it up, and we will tell you what is acceptable in the real world. Who better than NYSpeed to tell you what your skills are? ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/26 "2009-11-19T13:37:07Z")
Wow, how do any of you guys have jobs? ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/27 "2009-11-19T13:43:30Z")
im unemployed and leech off the system ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/28 "2009-11-19T13:48:54Z")
PM me with your email if you want to see my last cover letter. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/29 "2009-11-19T13:50:58Z")
I can send you mine if you would like. It is decent. I wish it was GREAT, but i will accept decent. It has gotten me three job offers in the past year and I wasn’t really soliciting for 2 of them. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/30 "2009-11-20T07:15:45Z")
So im sitting here looking at numbers and such, realizing I am the man. Hello 174% sales increase! just wanted to gloat for a second. ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 7:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/31 "2009-11-20T07:35:04Z")
Is that a pay increase or just a bump in sales ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/32 "2009-11-20T07:38:40Z")
sales increase directly related to my efforts. unfortunately, i am straight salary, so i dont get any monetary benefit to that. ---
**Author:** ![walter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/walter/32/7202_2.png) [@walter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/walter)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/33 "2009-11-20T07:50:28Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Shoot me your email. I’ll send you the last one I wrote, that I plagaurized from someone way smarter than me. Just swap “engineer” for “social skills” and whatnot… ^ this ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/34 "2009-11-20T08:03:09Z")
wow jager I really like yours. ---
**Author:** ![dyingtolive15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dyingtolive15/32/7472_2.png) [@dyingtolive15](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dyingtolive15)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/35 "2009-11-20T09:52:39Z")
[quote=“drvnkd,post:18,topic:76330"”] > **[Career Advising & Professional Development | MIT](https://capd.mit.edu)** ? I stole bits and pieces from all over the internet when I had to write mine. [/quote] The above guide is pretty good, I have others that can help as well, pm me with specific questions if needed ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 11:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/36 "2009-11-20T11:15:47Z")
> [@Geehee](#): > > wow jager I really like yours. :tup: They are a difficult thing to write. I went through many revisions before getting a good “general outline” to work from. Hope it helps. Edit: Here is mine if anyone else needs an outline to work from. This was an email cover letter sent to a VP. _Hello Tim,_ I am writing to express my interest in the District Manager position for Western New York as mentioned on the XXXXX XXXXX website, and have attached my resume for your consideration. John XXXXXXXX, with XXXXXX, and I are former colleagues at XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX and he passed along your contact information. Review of my credentials will show that I have served as the catalyst for successful marketing, end-user loyalty, and business development initiatives, complemented by high-caliber general management qualifications and a proven track record of delivering results. For example, during the past five years with XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX I provided outstanding leadership performance in Consumer Promotions and Event Marketing programs. The 2008 Ultimate Tradesman Challenge promotion resulted in 35MM brand impressions and $2.5MM in incremental sales. With the help of my team, we were able to conduct 150 retail activation events resulting in $1.4MM in sales and 38% growth year over year of focus products. With strong management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills I am confident in my ability to exceed your expectations for this role. As described, the District Manager position sounds like a great fit and I would very much appreciate the chance for a personal interview. Thank you in advance for your time. Sincerely, Michael XXXXXX _Michael XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XX Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 480-XXXX [XXXX@live.com](mailto:XXXX@live.com)_ ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2009, 11:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330/37 "2009-11-20T11:17:21Z")
I’ve got a first draft done and out to a few people to review for revisions. Already though of a few things to change / add in. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/writing-a-cover-letter/76330.md?page=1)