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Old 31-Aug-2009, 04:47
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Hi, i am andrew and i would like to write an appropriate cover letter for an administrative assistant job.
i have just finished high school and this seems like a good job to get. i will post most of my resume so you guys could help me. my sister helped my write it and i would just like some guide lines, pointers, and tips on writing an effective cover letter.

Here is my resume: ( i have removed parts for privacy reasons

Andrew Last Name
#xxx - xxxxx RRxxx Sub-division
City, AB POSTAL CODE
Phone: xxx.xxx.xxxx
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Education

1994 – 2009
X High School
v Completed grade 12.

Work Experience
Galaxy Cinemas
April 2008 – January2009

Team Leader
v Job Duties:

Trained new employees.

Provided a leadership role in delegating tasks.

Acted as a member of the Health and Safety Committee.

Completed necessary maintenance tasks.
Ensured high quality maintenance of workplace.

Cast Member
v Job Duties:

Operated cash register.



Completed necessary janitorial duties.
Http://www.thezenozone.com
April 2008 – Present

Head Manager
v Job Duties:

Assigns specific projects to individual managers.
Member of the Administrative Production Team.
Design customer web pages.
Design new employee security systems.
Manage customer billing information and payments.
Maintain work moral among other employees.




Volunteer Experience

v 2005: Participated as a camp counselor at Echo Lake, British Columbia.
v 2008: Participated in The Wave providing up keeping for a school in City.
v 2009: Acted as a leader in The Plot providing leadership to younger teens.


Skills

v Organizational skills – Able to keep a clean and organized workspace.
v People skills – Able to serve customers in a friendly way.
v Methodical worker – Approaches work in a logical and organized manner.
v Prioritization skills – Able to identify work in the order of its importance.
v Natural Leader – Able to teach, instruct and set a good example to others.

*References available upon request *

Thanks in advance for all your help.
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Old 31-Aug-2009, 06:45
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Default Re: Writing an appropriate cover letter

Hi,
It's hard to write a letter from scratch for a person you don't know. Here's a link to sample cover letters, which helped me too when I needed it (Cover Letter Format).

Your English is good, I think the best thing is to write the letter yourself and post it here for critique and revision.

Best regards
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okay thanks, will do.
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I think you'll like ResumeRace.com
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I am too in dire need of so-called CV. I have to pull up my socks and prepared a CV which would portray my Vivacious Personality, for Watching.
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