A cover letter is not simply a job application, but it is a short and direct letter, which will always accompany your resume, portfolio, and a few other application documents that you will send to the employer. You will be usually applying for a specific job, which has been advertised or you will market yourself for the possible future work. Either ways, your cover letter should always aim for the following:
The main aim of your cover letter should always be to make it as personal as you can. This means that you will have to address your cover letter to an actual person and not to "whom it may concern," and to a specific job. Always avoid the temptation of sending out a generic cover letter.
This will definitely mean that you will have to put some extra effort. You might have to call up the organization and find out whom the letter needs to be addressed. Take some time out and do some research on the organization, so that your letter looks more relevant to a specific organization and specific job.
While applying for the job of social media manager, you will have to demonstrate to the employer, that you perfectly understand the requirements of the job and can do this job. Therefore, you will have to include your skills and experience, which will rightly match with the job description. In addition, you will have to show some level of enthusiasm and carry a positive attitude in the entire hiring process.
Read-on to find an example of social media manager cover letter. You can review this letter to guide you further.
Sheldon Sherman
1741 Clousson Road.
Carroll, IA 51401
712-830-3236
s.sheldon@example.com
Ms. Laura Sandoval
Best Media Solutions
635 Jadewood Farms
Haledon, NJ 7508
Dear Ms. Sandoval,
I wish to apply for the position of social media manager with your organization, which is advertised on www.indeed.com today morning. I am capable of handling all the social media needs. I have attached my resume for your further review.
Although, social media is a new topic in the world of online marketing, it is the only subject that I have been implementing and studying since the last four years. I have achieved a degree in Computer Science, and have been working as a SEM/SEO manager for one of the most high profile companies in New York, since the last ten years. During that time, I have become well versed with every topic in the stream of social media marketing, and since then have taken over the branch of marketing for each client in our organization. You are looking for someone who has the ability to get social media profile up and running, and knows how to get maximum success for the site of client to make it visible. I have been handling hundreds of clients, which can easily recommend me for this task.
If you wish to know more about me and what I have been doing in detail, then you can get in touch with me; you can easily reach me at 712-830-3236 or e-mail me at s.sheldon@example.com. Thank you so much for considering my application today.
Sincerely,
Sheldon Sherman
Yours sincerely,
Enclosure: Resume
Now, that you know how you need to write your cover letter. Wait no more, go ahead and start penning down your abilities. However, remember to keep it personal. All the best!