A cover letter is a very formal business letter that has all the necessary information about an applicant required to convince the recruiter for short listing. It is written deftly with elegant language and striking layout with authentic content.
In journalism the importance lies on presentation. If you are preparing a cover letter for the post of a fashion journalist, it should be very catchy, intelligently written and skillfully drafted.
Given here is a sample cover letter of fashion journalist. Make use of the format and the language used to draft your cover letter.
Your Name:
Address:
Contact Information:
Email Address:
Date: MM/ DD/ YYYY
Employer's Name:
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Company's Name:
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Sub: Application for the post of Distributor
Ref: Your ad in the New York Times dated June8, 20XX
Respected Sir/Madam,
This is with reference to your ad in the classified in The New York Times dated June 24, 2011 in which you have invited applications for the post of fashion journalist. I wish to apply for the same in your reputed fashion magazine. I am in this field for last 7 years and have all the capabilities of fulfilling the responsibilities. I am very well aware of the challenges of this field. The dedication, hard work and efforts one has to put in to become a successful fashion journalist are all well known to me. I am very much able to shoulder all the errands of a fashion journalist and would like to offer my services to your popular fashion magazine
I have done graduation in English literature and post graduation in print journalism. I have been writing articles for various magazines since 10 years and have been working in fashion industry since last 2 years. I am very good in making and retaining contacts. I can analyze, judge and get the desired information effectively. I know the core of fashion industry and very much able to handle the pressure.
I have been working with LOOK Fashion magazine for last 5 years. I have taken many interviews, reported many shows, covered many events and have designed my page. I also have assisted the photographer in picture shoots. I have interviewed fashion industry's top models and upcoming models and have followed the trends to make the reader aware of the upcoming fashion. One of my columns includes researching the stuff that is fashionable and affordable. This column is very popular among young crowd and has made the sale of this magazine almost double in one year.
Please find following documents enclosed with this cover letter:
I have enclosed all the relevant documents with this letter. I hope you find them worthy enough to call me for an interview. I assure you that If selected I would work with devotion and dedication and would contribute towards the growth and success of this magazine.
Yours sincerely,
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