Cover Letter - Essay Example

Please bear with me if this cover letter is a trifle too long. I am applying for the post of … in your organization and enclosing my Curriculum Vitae (CV) for your appraisal. The CV, as you would observe, is intended to apprise you of my educational background, job-related experiences, and references to my career milestones thus far, in a quick-look format. In this cover letter, I intend to discuss my personality traits, character, and beliefs and explain my attitude toward formal training, teamwork, commitment, etc. I believe that it is important for a prospective employer to assess these aspects in a potential candidate who would otherwise have qualified for an opening.

I have been placing a high value on formal academic training as essential to achieve my career goal as a business manager in a commercial organization. It is in this context that although I have been in regular employment since July 2002 after high school graduation, I have not neglected to pursue college and higher education to date. My education is evolving over the subject of management, interlaced with related work experience. Simultaneously, I am also a certified ‘computer applications and database management specialist. Thus, I am sufficiently practical to understand the importance of education and hands-on training to be a successful business manager.

 I have had a steady career with church services ever since December 2000 and worked in various capacities. These positions helped me in several ways to not only learn to be a disciplined staff member but also to organize teams, lead events and interact with the public in a productive manner. In other words, I am comfortable managing colleagues and customers in order to produce a high level of competence in services, and satisfaction among customers. I believe that these traits are essential for the advertised post in restaurant services. That I have been successful so far in my endeavors is indicated by the steady progress in my career with my present employers.

 After working for several years now in church services and simultaneously pursuing my educational goals, I am now keen to move on and occupy my rightful place in a commercial organization. I am confident that I can handle the challenges of such a change and add value to your organization through my qualifications, experience, and above all commitment and dedication.

            I look forward to having the opportunity for a personal interview at an early date.