Covering letters for job applications

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Covering letters for job applications what to
consider?

• An integral part of job application writing is
  the cover letter. The skilled job application
  writer will ensure that their cover letter is
  punchy and grabs the attention of the recruiter.
• Address/Contact Point- Make sure you find out
  the persons name to send the application to or
  the section/department/agency and their postal
  address. Make sure on the top of your letter that
  you have this information correct.
• Salutation- If there is a contact person named
  in the ad or in the position description make
  sure you say Dear John or Dear Mr Smith this
  makes an immediate connection with the person.
  Getting this wrong gets you off to a very bad
  start.
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• Job reference- Under the Salutation put the
  Position name and job reference number so that
  the recruitment agency or Department/business/Coun
  cil can clearly identify what job you are
  applying for.
• Introductory paragraph- In your introduction
  you refer to the advertisement for the job,
  identify that you wish to be considered and also
  identify what position you currently hold and an
  overview of your responsibilities and try and
  link these with the responsibilities of the job
  you are applying for.
• For example I refer to your recent
  advertisement for the above mentioned vacant
  position. Throughout my career, I have
  demonstrated my abilities in assessing workplace
  risks and hazards and in developing innovative
  solutions to address these issues. In this regard
  I am current employed as a Workplace Assessor
  where I demonstrate outstanding problem solving,
  analytical, investigatory and auditing skills on
  a daily basis.
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• For example Briefly some of the experience and
  skills which I bring to this position are
• i) Workplace Health and Safety skills I have
  developed and implemented effective workplace
  health and safety initiatives in a variety of
  industrial related environs including the
  Australian Defence Force over my career.
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• ii) Teamwork - I enjoy working as a team member,
  both participating and contributing my skills and
  talents and assisting to get work done and
  contributing to a harmonious and productive work
  environment. I have been a valued team member in
  every position in which I have worked.
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iii) Problem Solving/Analysis An integral part
of my duties over my career has been to review
operations, analyse situations and resolve
workplace based health and safety issues. In this
regard I was proactive and implemented regular
audits of the workplace to ensure systems and
processes were in place to prevent workplace
accidents and injuries and undertake
investigations as required to ensure compliance
with requirements under the Workplace Health and
Safety Act. I ensured all audits and
investigations were undertaken thoroughly and
without fear nor favour, reporting the outcome of
same as necessary. In this regard I developed,
proposed and implemented appropriate courses of
action to address the issues at hand.
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• Summary
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• I always try and have a small
  summary to finish saying how I fit the ethos of
  the organisation and re-affirming I have the
  skills and experience for the role.
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• Positive affirmation
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• To finish make a positive
  statement of how you are looking forward to an
  interview and that you can be contacted on blab
  la to arrange this interview.

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