Fillable Printable Customer Service Manager Cover Letter

Customer Service Manager Cover Letter

Letter Samples

CAREER SERVICES

Useful Examples

This packet contains sample cover letters for you to use in producing your own letter. The examples

included in this collection show formatting, layout and design, placement of text, content, and actual

verbiage. By using these exhibits as a general guideline, you can gain some insight as to the general

look and language of an effective cover letter.

Cover Letters

Your resume should always be accompanied by a well-written one-page cover letter. Your cover letter

should be written in standard professional business letter format. Produce each letter individually. It

should be a personal letter, addressed to a specific individual, at a specific company or organization, and

making reference to a specific job. Never send a form letter. It is best to use a more exploratory, open-

ended, introductory tone in your cover letter, rather than a more assertive, application-oriented tone. Think

of it as a letter of introduction instead of a letter of application.

Header

The header on your cover letter should match the header on your resume and it should contain your

name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Paragraphs

The first paragraph contains your objective. Tell the reason why you are writing the letter. Short, simple,

and direct. Include the name of the company in the description of objective.

Your second paragraph contains a summary of your qualifications for the job. Provide a brief description

of your education, experience, and skills as they relate to the job.

Your third paragraph is the action statement. Express your desire for a meeting to learn more about the

job and the company. Ask for the interview. Indicate that you will follow up.

Details

The letter should be single spaced. Use active rather than passive voice.

In the address block of the employer, include the name and title of the person.

Avoid salutations that sound too impersonal or too general, like Dear Sir or Dear Sir/Madam or To

Whom It May Concern. The salutation should begin… Dear Mr., Ms., or Dr., followed by the person’s last

name.

If you are mailing your letter, don't forget to include a handwritten signature.

William J. Anybody

Mailing Address

Telephone Number and E-Mail Address

____________________________________________________________________________

Date

Name of Contact, Title

Company

Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear (Mr./Ms.) (Last Name of Contact):

I am writing to express my interest in exploring career opportunities in (Area of Interest, Job

Function, Name of Department) with (Name of Company).

I will be graduating in (Month and Year) from Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of

Science degree in (Major Concentration). I have comprehensive training in and a thorough

academic knowledge of (Coursework, Curriculum, Academic Focus). I have extensive

experience in (Job Functions, Specific Industry, Area of Specialty). I possess strong (Relevant

Skills and Competencies) skills and excellent (Relevant Skills and Competencies) abilities.

I would like to meet with you at your convenience to learn more about (Name of Company) and

opportunities in (Area of Interest, Job Function, Name of Department). I will contact you next

week. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Your Signature

Your Name

Tom T. Tuttle

123 Main Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35123

(205) 123-4567 [email protected]

____________________________________________________________________________

March 19, 2012

Alan W. Smith

Director of Marketing Department

Superior Products Company

123 Downtown Avenue

Birmingham, Alabama 35555

Dear Mr. Smith:

I am writing to express my interest in exploring career opportunities in marketing with Superior

Products Company.

I will be graduating in May 2012 from Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of Science

degree in Business Administration. I have comprehensive training in and a thorough academic

knowledge of marketing principles, brand management, advertising and promotions, market

research, consumer behavior, and professional sales. I have extensive experience in sales,

event planning, public relations, and customer service. I possess strong planning and

organizational abilities and excellent administrative and interpersonal skills.

I would like to meet with you at your convenience to learn more about Superior Products

Company and opportunities in marketing. I will contact you next week. Thank you for your

consideration.

Sincerely,

Tom T. Tuttle

Tom. T. Tuttle

Alice B. Wonder

123 Main Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35123

(205) 123-4567 [email protected]

____________________________________________________________________________

March 22, 2013

Judy R. Thomas

Managing Editor

Deep South Magazine

123 Downtown Avenue

Birmingham, Alabama 35555

Dear Ms. Thomas:

I am writing to express my interest in exploring career opportunities in journalism with Deep

South Magazine.

I will be graduating in May 2013 from Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of Arts

degree in English. I have comprehensive training in and a thorough academic knowledge of

English language, literature, and grammar. I have extensive experience in writing, editing, and

researching. I possess strong creative abilities and excellent writing and editing skills. I have

strong research and information gathering skills.

I would like to meet with you at your convenience to learn more about Deep South Magazine

and opportunities in journalism. I will contact you next week. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Alice B. Wonder

Linda Q. Friendly

123 Main Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35123

(205) 123-4567 [email protected]

____________________________________________________________________________

March 15, 2012

Bobby K. Jones

Director of Oncology

St. Vincent’s Hospital

123 Downtown Avenue

Birmingham, Alabama 35555

Dear Dr. Jones:

I am writing to express my interest in exploring career opportunities in health care with St.

Vincent’s Hospital.

I will be graduating in May 2012 from Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of Science

degree in Biology. I have comprehensive training in and a thorough academic knowledge of

biology, chemistry, and health-related concepts. I have extensive medical, research, and

community service experience. I possess strong science and research abilities and excellent

technical and analytical skills.

I would like to meet with you at your convenience to learn more about St. Vincent’s Hospital and

opportunities in health care. I will contact you next week. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Linda Q. Friendly

David L. Stellar

123 Main Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35123

(205) 123-4567 [email protected]

____________________________________________________________________________

March 10, 2013

Sally W. King

Director of Events

Acme Public Relations Firm

123 Downtown Avenue

Birmingham, Alabama 35555

Dear Ms. King:

I am writing to express my interest in exploring career opportunities in public relations and event

planning with Acme Public Relations Firm.

I will be graduating in May 2013 from Birmingham-Southern College with a Bachelor of Arts

degree in Psychology. I have comprehensive training in and a thorough academic knowledge of

psychological concepts and principles of human behavior. I have extensive managerial,

administrative, fund raising, customer service, and event planning experience. I possess strong

planning and organizing abilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

I would like to meet with you at your convenience to learn more about Acme Public Relations

Firm and opportunities in public relations and event planning. I will contact you next week.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

David L. Stellar