Training, certification, experience and a solid client base are extremely important in the cosmetology field, which is often filled with a large pool of competition.
When applying for a position as a cosmetologist or beautician it is imperative that you let the employer know exactly what you can bring to his or her salon.
The candidate in the sample beautician cover letter below does this with ease. She opens the cover letter by mentioning how she learned of the position and then dives right in to let the employer know why she is ideal for the job. First, she mentions her many years of experience as a successful cosmetologist.|
Lexie Bennet
4215 Rosebud Court, Apt 23 Houston, TX 55555 555-555-1212 June 1, 2007 Ms. Genny Matthews A Cut Above Salon 3563 Gugeinheim Houston, TX 55555 Dear Ms. Matthews: I would like to apply for the senior cosmetologist position you advertised recently in the Houston Chronicle. As requested, my resume is enclosed. When I reviewed your advertisement, I thought you were describing the exact position I have been seeking. As my resume indicates, I have been a successful cosmetologist for several years and have developed a high-fashion oriented clientele. I believe that my success is based on investing the time to learn what's new in the business and on my willingness to work closely with my clients to determine the exact look they want. I think these are qualifications necessary for a senior cosmetologist. As you know, A Cut Above Salon is considered "top of the line" in Houston. I would be honored to be part of your team and hope to have the opportunity to meet or talk with you soon. Respectfully yours, Lexie Bennet Enclosure: Resume |
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The secret to a good cover letter is to show the prospective employer that you are a great match to their requirements.
You can achieve this by researching the company and making use of all the information in the job advertisement.

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