Cover letter template for response to a job ad

The following is a suggest cover letter format with "editorial notes / coaching tips" in "red" that can be cut and pasted into a WORD document for editing for a specific job application :

Name of Applicant

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

[Date]

[Recipient Name]

[Title]

[Company Name]

[Street Address]

[City, ST ZIP Code]

Dear [Recipient Name]:

(editor's note to be deleted - it is all about them from the start and the value you can bring to them...including researching and identifying with whatever you can related to the reputation or mission  of the company)

I am writing to you to apply for the <position title>  with <company name> as recently advertised through the <advertisement source>. Not only is <company name>  a recognized leader in the industry, it also enjoys an impeccable reputation.

(editor's note to be deleted - write next what your experience will allow you to bring to them immediately connected to the core values you have research that are important to them as a company)

I am especially interested in working for BKD because of your client commitment. I am a top performing CPA and seek to provide personalized customer service to each client.

(editor's note to be deleted - refer to your resume and summarize a few compiling qualifications)

 Enclosed with this letter is my résumé, which summarizes all of my educational achievements, career-related experience, diverse leadership experiences, honors, and activities including: 

(editor's note to be deleted - list 3 to 5 bullets of well quantified achievement or successful results of your career)

·          Expanded client base by 40 percent through persistent effort and excellent service.

·          90 percent of my clients renewed annual contracts.

·          Traveled throughout large territory, managing time well and finish all 15 of my annual audits on time.

I would like the opportunity to discuss with you in person my background, qualifications, and how I believe I can make a significant contribution to <company>.

(editors note to be deleted - show your interest, and excitement about the opportunity by expressing your intent to follow up with them...if contact information is available...delete the phrase if no contact information is made available)

I will call you within the next 10 days to discuss when such a meeting would be possible.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Name of Applicant

(editor's note to be deleted - end with some strong selling point about yourself as the PS...like a quote from a supervisor...this is the Guerrilla resume technique / belief that the last thing anyone remembers from a letter is the PS...so you want to make that as strong and eye catching as possible)

P.S.   Please call me at (260) 982-5242 to find out why my current supervisor said in my most recent evaluation "<your name>  strengths are bringing closure to issues,  processing his work in timely manner and  going the extra mile to assure client satisfaction...<your name>  is one of the most valuable  team players in our organization"

Enclosure:  REsume

(editor's note to be deleted - all the above needs to fit on one page)