Many job applicants do not consider cover letters as important as a resume while applying for a job position. Some do not know how to draft a proper cover letter. Because of this, most of the job seekers do not append a cover letter with their resume. However, a cover letter is one of the essentials note to be sent along with your resume to get an interview call from the employer. Here we have tried to highlight the key points necessary in your test manager cover letter and help you in drafting an impressive cover letter. The job description of a test manager given here will also help you in understanding the requirements of this position.
Test Manager Job Description:
A test manager manages a team of test engineers and assists them in testing the software developed by the software development team. He decides deadlines for his team and manages the entire cycle of testing. A test manager also interacts with the development team and helps them in fixing the bugs that are obtained while testing the software. A test manager should possess a degree in computer science and have ability to handle automation testing tools. They should also be skilled in advanced programming languages. However, a test manager or a software-testing manager should have enough experience of software testing as this is a senior position in the hierarchy of testing engineers.
From
Roy Ross
380 Snowy Cottage
USV Street
Saint Paul
Minnesota - 83990
767-989-4548
roy_ross@anymail.com
Date: December 22, 2011
To
Fred Perry
Recruitment Lead
ASM Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Saint Paul
Minnesota - 93888
Reference: Referred by John Austin, Manager RSM Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Dear Mr. Perry,
In reference to my friend, John Austin employed as a manager in RSM Technologies Pvt. Ltd., which is a sister company of ASM Technologies Pvt. Ltd., am sending my application for the position of test manager in your organization. I have the necessary experience and can surely be the best candidate for this position.
I am currently employed at Info Technologies Pvt. Ltd. as a senior test engineer since 4.3 years. Before that, I have worked with Grid Infosystems as a software developer for 2.8 years. I am skilled at manual as well as automation testing and developing optimized test cases and results. My exceptional management skills will surely help your testing team in delivering optimized results set target time.
My enclosed resume will give you my detailed profile. You can call me or mail me. It would be a pleasure to meet you and discuss the details of position. Thank you.
Regards, Roy Ross
Attachments:
Resume
Recommendation letter
Test Manager Cover Letter
From
Harry Wood
Benn Cottage
092 Christ Lane
Toledo
OH - 27839
029-738-8383
harry.wood@example.com
Date: December 22, 2011
To
Louis Powell
Recruiter
Robin Infosystems Pvt. Ltd.
Toledo
OH - 93988
Reference: Advertisement posted in recruitment.com job portal
Dear Mr. Powell,
This application is in reference of the advertisement posed in recruitment.com job portal, dated December 22, 2011 for the position of test engineer. I am keenly interested in getting associated with one of the best software organizations like Robin Infosystems Pvt. Ltd. where my skills and talent will be nurtured.
I encompass necessary skills and qualifications required for this position and have experience of working as a test engineer with CMM Level 3 and CMM Level 4 companies for about 6.7 years. I have experience of using automation-testing tools as well as generate test cases manually. For more information about my qualifications and credentials, you can refer my resume attached with this mail.
If you require any other information about my background, you can call me on the above-mentioned contact number. It would be a pleasure meeting you to discuss the details of position personally.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
Harry Wood
[Signature]
Enclosures:
Resume
Following the instructions and formats of the example test manager cover letter, you can draft your own cover letter and seek an excellent job opportunity as software test manager.