Writing a cover letter is an art. It demands perfection, originality and elegance. When you apply for any post your cover letter reaches your recruiter before your resume. In most of the cases candidates are short listed on the basis of their cover letters.
A cover letter is a well planned formal document. It has all the information about the applicant relevant to the post applied for. The main aim of any cover letter is to convince and impress the recruiter.
Proper way of writing a cover letter is dividing it in to three parts. The start should be with your name and address details. The main body should consist of the information relevant to the post applied and the closing should be with an assurance of doing justice to the post.
Given here is a sample cover letter of freelance editor. Use the template and draft your cover letter.
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 Freelance Editor
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 Freelance Editor in your popular and reputed magazine. I believe that an editor can make any article look good with the editing skills. The edited article should be crisp and fresh.
I have done masters in English literature with specialization in modern literature. I have been editing content for last 15 years. I have edited content for college magazine also. As a student, I have worked as a part time editor for ABC Magazine. There I edited articles written on social events and places. I have assisted editors in designing pages as well.
I have been working as a freelance editor for last 7 years. I have been editing content on various topics like sports, entertainment and short stories. I have also edited some text book content for the Government. I have conducted workshops for those who want to pursue a career in this field.
I have excellent command on English language. I have conducted many sessions in different setups focusing on good written language. I have held open sessions for new and budding writers to make them aware of the editing rules and ethics.
I wish that you find the above mentioned information of some worth and give me a chance to work with you and be a part of a prestigious magazine. Enclosed with this letter are some documents. I am eagerly waiting for your reply which I sincerely wish to be in affirmative.
Enclosures:
With many regards,
Yours sincerely,
XYZ
While writing a cover letter never comment or give your opinion about any employee or work environment about your previous organization unless asked for never give any reason of leaving the previous job. Be authentic in whatever information you provide. We wish you all the best.