Most important thing, your cover letter shall contain:
Describe why you are sending a resume.
Please do not send a resume without a cover letter. Do not make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: are you looking for a freelance / consultant opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
Let the reader know specifically how you learned about the position or the organization — a flyer posted in your department, a web site, a family friend who works at the organization. It is appropriate to mention the name of someone who suggested that you write.
Persuade the reader to look at your resume.
The cover letter will be seen first. Therefore, it must be very well written and targeted to that employer.
Call attention to elements of your background — education, leadership, experience — that are relevant to a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, using examples.
Reflect your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
Provide or refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertisement that might not be covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.
Indicate what you will do to follow-up.
• In a letter of application — applying for an advertised opening — applicants often say something like “I look forward to hearing from you.” However, if you have further contact info (e.g. phone number) and if the employer hasn’t said “no phone calls,” it’s better to take the initiative to follow-up, saying something like, “I will contact you in the next two weeks to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications.”
In a letter of inquiry — asking about the possibility of an opening — Do not assume the employer will contact you. You should say something like, “I will contact you in three weeks to learn more about upcoming employment opportunities with (name of organization).” Then mark your calendar to make the call.
Below is an example of Welding Inspector / Welding Engineer cover letter where you just need to modify some of the words that suitable for you.
Your Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Country
Today’s Date
Contact Person Name
Job Title
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Dear
Kindly please consider me for the Welding Inspector / Engineer for which you are currently advertised of the vacancy at Offshore Jobs dot com. I feel that I am a suitable candidate base on my professional experience and education background as below:
- Nine years of experience as Welding Inspector and 5 years experience as Welding Engineer for Offshore Construction Jobs..
- Bachelor Degree of Mechanical Engineering, 3.2 of 4.0 GPA, NUS University
As outline in my enclose resume, I am currently working for an Offshore Jobs Company. I am also hold certification of Welding Engineer, CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector, NACE Painting Inspector, BGAS Inspector.
I understand that you are seeking candidates with a wide array of skills of Material Technology, who understand Metallurgy of Material for welding work more than basic and more than one perspective as required in the most of oil gas industries standards. My professional experience as welding inspector and welding engineer in the oil gas construction in addition to my in depth study at NUS University gave me the background I need to make crucial contributions in this area.
Thank in advance for your kind consideration to my application for this exciting opportunity. You may contact me any time at your phone number for further discussion of the skill that I offer and the contribution that I can make to offshore jobs company name.
Sincerely
Your Name
