Sample Covering Letter
The content and format of covering letters largely depends on the nature of the position applied for and whether the job is advertised you are enquiring on a speculative basis. Here is a sample of a speculative covering letter:
Mrs Jill Godwin
8 Acremead
Devonshire
TN5 888
J D Evans
Head of Administration
RJJ Bank
15 High Street
London
EC89 5JJ
1 March 2OOX
Dear Sir
Application - Secretarial Work
I have recently returned from a year's visit to the USA , and am looking for a suitable secretarial opportunity. I have enclosed my CV for your attention, and would hope that you find my details of interest.
My previous work in London was not in banking, but I am confident that my secretarial skills are appropriate to a banking environment, as my last role at JD Wills and Partners (a law firm) was as team secretary to a small team of partners working with banking clients.
Owing to my circumstances, I am available immediately, and would be delighted to discuss my CV with you, should you think this would be helpful.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Jill Godwin, Mrs
Example of a covering letter on a speculative basis
