The need of cover letters increased when a time came with too many applications for a specific post and limited time for selecting. It is practically impossible for any recruiter to go through every application and resume before short-listing the candidates for interview. Cover letters are written to give a short introduction of the applicant with all the necessary information useful for the post applied. An impressive cover letter may get you the desired job.
While drafting a cover letter you should remember some important things. These are:
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 Education Coordinator Cover Letter
Ref: Your ad in the New York Times dated June8, 20XX
Respected Sir/Madam,
With reference to the ad in your classified in The New York Times dated June 8, 2011. I would like to apply for the post of education coordinator in your nonprofit organization. I am well organized and laborious and well qualified for this post of education coordinator. I do wish to offer my services to your nonprofit organization and help the organization in fulfilling the mission and visions.
I have done my Graduation in sociology from College of Commerce and Arts. I have done Masters in business management with specialty in human resource from Institute of Management and Studies. As a student, I have worked in a nonprofit organization as a student. I have organized workshops for students and members of the NGO to create awareness of literacy around. I have done advanced diploma in child psychology and have a good rapport with children and adolescents.
I am a well-organized person, able to do multitasking and have excellent communication skills. A good manager and excellent team player I cam handle the responsibilities and challenges of the post of a education coordinator to its fullest.
I have worked for 7 years as education coordinator in ABCD nonprofit organization. My responsibilities in that institute include teaching, hiring teachers to impart the education, budgeting, managing,recruiting are also and organizing events, reviewing and administering educational progress. Training and recruiting are also included in my job responsibility.
Here is the list of the documents enclosed with this cover letter.
I hope that you find these of worth. I assure you that if selected; I will not let you down and would prove to be an asset for your repute nonprofit organization.
Sincerely yours,
XYZ