Cover Letter Introduction: 3 Examples

I wrote these 3 Cover Letter Introduction Examples because people have so many different ideas about how to write a cover letter.

Read down the page for the 3 examples of different introductions to use, then use your own imagination!  View 3 examples.

What is most important is that you quickly get the attention of whoever is reading your letter, possibly the hiring manager, so that she wants to find out more - and the way to do that is to call you in for an interview. Write something different from everybody else and you're halfway there.

You should also remember that some recruiters prefer to ignore your cover letter and read the CV first, so be sure you have a great CV.

This is absolutely crucial if the reader is a prospective new employer, but it applies equally to all cover letters where you are selling your matching skills and value proposition.

What's in a Cover Letter Introduction?

Since your cover letter introduction is crucial to the success of your job search, you need to know how to write a great introduction that will capture the hiring manager's attention and entice her to keep reading.

One of the simplest cover letter introduction strategies is to address your letter to a specific individual. Take the time to find out who will be reviewing the job applications. If the job advertisement does not include an individual's name, call the company and ask to whom you should address your letter. Nine times out of ten, the receptionist will willingly pass on that information.

Remember that you are not just a passive job applicant, you are pro-actively promoting yourself using some of my best personal marketing techniques.

So, the trick is to find an introduction that fits your personality and works for you. Check out the 'Exceptional Cover Letters' pack, with free CV writing tutorial included.

3 Example Cover Letter Introductions

1 "Dear Ms. McKendry,

IT Systems Engineer

As I am particularly interested in the above position in your company's IT department and confident that I possess the specific skills and personal attributes that you require, I have enclosed my CV for your attention and confirmation that I wish to apply for the post.

Being very experienced in working with a wide range of Networking, Hardware, and Software installations including computer repair and maintenance, deploying or configuring systems to conform to infrastructure standards and with excellent organizational and communication skills, I manage high level workloads within strict deadlines. I am considered as mature, energetic and hard-working as well as being a very good team member who is eager to learn and contribute to my employer's success."

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2 "Dear Mr......

Reference No., Job Title, Publication, Date

Your recent advertisement for this exciting position immediately caught my attention and I can't wait to hear from you. I am absolutely certain that I have all of the skills you need and can give the commitment that you are seeking.

Of the many things in my working career, all of which I have performed to the highest standards and the best of my ability, I continue to be excited by the prospect of working in marketing / PR / events management. I enjoy a challenge, fast pace, and dealing with people."

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3 "Dear Mr. _________

Reference: Sales Assistant Job Application

As an extremely ambitious, energetic and driven individual I am confident that I am the right person to be considered for a position with your organization. I am certain that the combination of skills and the varied positions I have held will make my application of considerable interest to you. My experience as detailed in the attached CV covers the key elements of what I believe your requirements to be.

What makes me one of the strongest candidates to come forward?"

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Because you absolutely MUST get the attention of whoever is reading your letter, possibly the hiring manager or future employer, and you want her to be compelled to find out more about you. The only way to do that is for you to get called in for an interview. So you must write something that is different from everybody else and you're halfway there.

If you're feeling a little more flamboyant, try an opening introduction like this: "With a perfectly matched background and profile, please let my explain why I am the right candidate..."

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