Sample Clerical
Cover Letter
While in most cases, cover letters will be addressed to a specific
prospective employer, in other instances this may vary. This can often
be the case when responding to a job advertisement in the newspaper.
Many such advertisements request cover letters and resumes to be mailed
to the newspaper rather than directly to the employer. That is the case
in the below sample clerical cover letter.
In such an instance it is particularly important to make sure that you
reference the ad number in the heading to
ensure proper
delivery; as the newspaper likely receives numerous replies
regarding many different employment advertisements.
Since the applicant in this sample is applying for a position which
they learned of by reading the newspaper, they open the cover letter by
mentioning this. The body of the cover letter consists of a summary of
experience along with personal qualities the applicant feels makes her
a top candidate.
Bethany
Rowden
32 Ridgemont
St
San Diego,
CA 55555
555-555-1212
June 5, 2007
Personnel Manager
Ad Number 9253
San Diego Daily News
P.O. Box 56012
San Diego, CA 55555
Dear Personnel Manager:
In response to your advertisement in the San Diego Daily News for a
Clerical Assistant, I am submitting my resume for your review.
For the past several years, I have worked in a professional office
environment. I am skilled in all areas of office procedures, and am
especially knowledgeable in word processing software usage. I am
diligent and hard working, almost to a fault.
With a background such as this, I am sure that your organization would
be able to use my skills to their utmost. However, a face-to-face
interview would allow me to demonstrate to you my character in a more
personal manner. When would be the most convenient time for us to meet
in person?
Respectfully,
Bethany Rowden
Enclosure: Resume
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The applicant in the sample clerical cover letter above starts off the
final paragraph by reminding the employer of how her skills and
experience could benefit the employer. She then moves on to asking for
a specific time to meet for an interview so that she can demonstrate
her skills in person. This is a
strong move that
could put her ahead of the competition. When a job is likely to merit a
large number of replies, such as when it has been advertised in the
newspaper, this can be a good way to stand out from the crowd.
You are welcome to copy / use this sample Clerical cover letter for
your personal use only.
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