Creative thoughts, imagination, and work help in expressing one's individuality in myriad of fields. The common area people are familiar and in need in this regard is the interior decoration. This is a domain that needs specialization in designing home, office, industry and any other commercial establishments. People with creative instinct either enter this field by completing a degree in art, design or architecture. Some also make a foray into the interior decoration arena after gaining practical experience by working for years under a skilled and professional decorator. If you have the skill to transform any space according to client's needs, taste and budget, learn to write a cover letter.
Interior decorators have the knack to gauge the potential of a space the owners may not recognize. They are the ones who can use pick and use matching fabrics, furnishing, floor tiles, color palettes and other elements to convert any space into an eye-soothing zone. They can be an artist, and psychologist who can visualize the need of the space and offer a new and refreshing look to an office and home.
Tips to write Cover Letter
As mentioned above about decorators entering into this field either through education or gaining practical experience, the way to write your cover letter will change as such. Anyway, you have to express your creativity and ability to conceptualize and transform an unattractive space into something one would love to spend time in.
Bring forth your skills and talents in the cover letter so that the employer can see your personality through. You can add your specialization in any design element. Your knowledge of fabrics, furnishing and color are also useful features the prospective employer will easily hire.
Since interior decoration is a creative field, explain what different things or process you do and follow while decorating a particular space. If your strong point is in adorning homes, speak about how you inspect, decide and plan on decorating it. In addition, state that you can perform the job keeping in view client's taste, needs and budget.
Win the trust of the employer by showing your readiness in providing testimonials for the work done by you. If any of your work is published in magazine, newspaper or on the Internet, offer the reference so that the employer can see it.
David W. Stockton
2878 Stanley Avenue
Great Neck, NY 11021
Phone: 516-498-4929
Email: dwstockton@bsr.com
December 01, 2013
Jan C. Bentley
Hiring Manager
Holistic Design Corporation
1386 Masonic Drive
Great Neck, NY 11019
Subject: Application for the position of Interior Decorator
Dear Bentley,
Somebody has nicely said opportunity never knocks twice. Taking a serious note of this proverb, I cannot dare to lose the opportunity of applying for an Interior Decorator position that has risen in Holistic Design Corporation. The opening for this position has been informed to me by your Accounts Manger who knows me for the past eight months.
I have worked as an interior decorator for seven years after graduating in art from New York University. I completed one-year of internship with a design firm in Great Neck that specialized in both commercial and residential interior decoration. The work experience I gain by being associated with this firm have made me realized of my potential in performing decorating works at office and home.
Since the decorating trends change from place to place every year, I ensure that I do not lag in catching up with the trends. I do lots of research on the Internet and read design magazines to stay abreast. My plan of action and the work process are different than others. With exceptional sketching ability, I can easily transform clients' needs on paper, which helps in taking approval before doing the work. I understand every client has a different taste, needs, and budget. Hence, I keep changing my plans accordingly.
My knowledge on fabrics, furnishing and unique color sense are the advantageous features that can come to Holistic Design Corporation with my employment. Moreover, I can easily get along with any type of work environment and temperament of people. I can offer you a list of satisfied clients along with my portfolio if you are interested in meeting with me.
In view of our mutual benefit, I request you to let me have the opportunity to place in front of you all the contribution I can add for your company. Feel free to call or email me to schedule our meeting. Your time is highly valuable and thanks for lending it in reading this application.
Sincerely,
David W. Stockton
Enclosure: Resume
You may get some inspiration from this sample letter as you belong to a creative field. This letter will surely add one or two ideas in receiving a call from the employer.