Cover letters are formal mode of communication written by applicants while applying for desired jobs. Cover letters include information about the applicant's motive of applying for the job, educational qualifications, key strengths, competencies and past experience.
Cover letter follows a specific format of a header, main body and a closing. While writing your cover letter be sure that you follow this format. In a cover letter the name of the applicant, address and contact details are mentioned.
Apart from these details the language used in a cover letter should be very impressive. There is no need to use flattering words and jargons. Simple sentences with specific information are good enough to get picked up for the interview call.
To help you given here is a sample e cove letter of an entertainer written in correct format. You can use this format to write one for yourself.
Your Name:
Address:
Contact Information:
Email Address:
Date: MM/ DD/ YYYY
Employer's Name:
Designation:
Company's Name:
Address:
Sub: Application for the post of English Instructor
Ref: Your ad in the New York Times dated June8, 20XX
Respected Sir/Madam,
With reference to your ad in the classified in The New York Times dated June 8, 2011, I would like to apply for the post of entertainer in your T.V. channel. I am well qualified and confident that I will be able to do justice to this job.
I have done my Graduation in media communication from College of media communication and training. I have presented papers and conducted Short interviews while doing my internship in ABC Medias. I continued working in ABC Media and anchored many reality shows. I am very good in communication skills and can handle tricky interviews very well. As an anchor, I know the success of any show lies in involving the audience which most of the time is virtual. I possess good skills and can catch the attention of the public through my wit and humor. I am sure that I can make any show a success if given an opportunity.
I have worked with SEEME media for last 6 years. My responsibilities include selecting questions for interviews, taking interviews, hosting reality shows, and anchoring competitions. Apart from these I was responsible for the training of new comers and students. I have taken many workshops for communication skills. Also I have been taking classes as a guest faculty in ABC College of media and studies. I have taught final semester students and have set question papers for the entrance level for post graduation. I have taken interviews and have played an important role in recruitments in the company last worked in.
Enclosed with this letter is my resume and copies of my certificates. I am eagerly awaiting your phone call for a personal interview. Being a well organized, dedicated, sincere and systematic person I am sure that I will do justice to the post of Entertainer
Sincerely yours,
XYZ
This is a standard format for a cover letter. You can refer to this sample cover letter and write your letter while applying for the desired post. All the very best!