A cover letter is the best possible way for the applicant to introduce himself to the recruiter. In a very short time in just a piece of paper applicant can convey everything to recruiter necessary to get picked up for the interview.
The importance of a cover letter cannot be denied. However for some a cover letter bears no importance. They consider it as a waste of time. The other school considers cover letters very seriously. According to them when a recruiter gets applications for certain post there is very less time to go over to every resume before picking up the candidates for the interview. Cover letter saves time and give clear idea about each of the applicant.
Whether to write a cover letter or not is a personalized decision. We provide a sample cover letter of an environment engineer to make the task easy for you. As far as possible stick to the format given here and be careful while choosing language.
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 Environment Engineer
Ref: Your ad in the New York Times dated June8, 20XX
Respected Sir/Madam,
With reference to your classified in The New York Times dated June 8, 2011, I would like to apply for the post of environment engineer in your company. I believe that by working for environment, we can make the earth more safer place for the living beings and organisms. I am a sincere and dedicated person and wish to pursue my career working in the field of environmental engineering. I have acquired the education that makes me elibile for this post.
I have done masters in environment engineering from ABC Institute of Engineering. I am active member of engineers association, London and have organized many workshops for 'save earth' project run by the ministry of forestry.
I have presented research papers in national and international conferences on the topic of purifying water and have won the 'best research youth' award in 1996. I am very good in communication skills and can manage a team efficiently. I am well acquainted with the current developments in engineering field.
I have worked for 7 years as assistant environment engineer in ABC Company. With the job responsibilities of research, development, carrying out projects, surveying, testing and designing I have also organized many sessions for the school children to make then understand simple but important methods to keep the environmental clean. I have organized industry visits to show the people the process of making paper out of the garbage.
I have managed teams efficiently. I am well informed and well organized person keen to work in this field.
Enclosed with this letter is my resume and copies of my certificates. I hope you find the document enclosed herewith worthwhile. I can be contacted at the address given above. I am eagerly awaiting your phone call for a personal interview.
With many regards,
Sincerely yours,
XYZ
The above given sample letter will give you a clear idea of the technique of writing cover letter. We advise not to use stylish fonts or borders. Use of colors should be avoided too. Be sure that the information given here is true and correct. There is no need to give reason of leaving the previous job. Unless asked for do not mention any name of any person in your cover letter.
We wish you all the very best for your career.