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Daniel, Joel PhD, FHEA
92, WADELL CLOSE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM WE5 6RP (WILLING TO RELOCATE)
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Mr Lott Garry
Director, Careers & Professional Development
PostgraduateCareers Services,University of London
2 June 2019
Dear Mr Garry
Re: Senior Careers Consultant Role ─ Job Reference LNP-347586
When you hear the plights of many graduates in the UK, and more so what others say on social media in other countries, who are
unable to find a job, partly because of poor prior preparation, and you have helped many to understand how to navigate their job-
hunting process,then, you’ll naturally bemoved to do much more to equip the would-be graduates to prepare strategically to escape
today’s post-graduation unemployment. I amenergised by the prospectof applying my interpersonal skills,coaching and motivational
abilities to this career opportunity as a career consultantcurrently availableattheUniversity of London, PostgraduateCareer Services
toward the training of MBAs.
After teaching entrepreneurship, business statistics and financial mathematics for six years in Singapore,I moved to England in 2012
to study for my PhD (I had also taught macroeconomics for two sessions at University of Cardiff on part-time). A turn of events led
me to my current position,managingApex Labs Recruitment Ltd and hel pingPhD, MSc, and BSc job seekers successfully understand
and navigate today’s tricky job market. In this role, I work with recent graduates and alumni,counsellingand retrainingthem to land
jobs. This experience fits perfectly with the requirements for the career consultant role at the University of London, where I would
adviseMBAs on the strategies to implement to land well-paid jobs upon graduation.Even though I am a PhD holder applyingfor this
role, I believe that this position will still bechallenging,and I amexcited to learn on the fly.
My skillsfityour needs as follows:
 Coaching and Networking: At Apex Labs Recruitment Ltd, I help job seekers understand what job roles to look for. I teach
them how to professionally create LinkedIn profiles by optimising the headline and sub-headlines, profile photo, summary
section, and achievements, among other sections. I also teach them how to write cover letters to get interviews, how to
connect with alumni,and how to identify industry problems and trends and develop networks. Furthermore, I demonstrate
how to profilecompanies of interest,as well asconnectwith internal recruiters and hiringmanagers directly.Wealso develop
email messages for reachingout to the companies’decision-makers and coach candidates through researchingsolutions to
a company’s challenges,writingbrief commercial papers,and sending them to the company’s decision-makers.In addition,
I train job seekers on in-person and phone-screening interview skills and salary negotiation skills. Also, I sit as an ‘industry
advisory board member’ of the University of London advisingon graduateemployability networkingwith practitioners.
 Social Media: I have developed a strongpresence on social media.For example, nearly 24,000 job seekers and professionals
followme on LinkedIn. Job seekers have downloaded my CV, and cover letter templates nearly 3,000 times, indicatinghow
useful they considered my ideas and approaches to writingthese documents.
 Facilitation: At Solutions Recruitment Ltd, I have assisted the team with sourcing.net developers for over 15 UK
companies,used our CV resource platforms to find talented candidates,negotiated contracts,and placed successful
candidates,all whileworkingremotely and part-time.
 Communication and Presentation: I have published over 60 articles and 150 posts on LinkedIn on practical ways to
implement each of the job-findingactions stated above.I have also developed 12 themes which I use in coachingsoon-to-be
graduates on how to prepare for the job hunt so that they can land their dream jobs upon graduation. I presented these
themes to professional colleagues who reviewed them during our Instituteof Recruitment Professionals’annual meetingin
October 2018.
Workingin the privateemployment agency subsector has given me an invaluablefoundation,and nowI amready to move into career
advisory in a university setting. I am eager to learn more about the University of London’s strategies for transitioningpostgraduates
either on a one-to-one or group coachingfroman academic degree to the career world and discuss howmy experience might benefit
the Postgraduate Careers Service team.
I have attached my CV, as well as the 14 themes I developed, for your review.
I welcome the chanceto speak with you in person to discuss thisopportunity further.
Sincerely,
WJD

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Joel Daniel

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5 Steps to Writing a Cover Letter as a Career Changer (With Samples!) ─ by Jaclyn Westlake -
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Sample #1: If You’re Early in Your Career
Dear Ms Regina Smith,
Over the pastfewmonths,I’vevolunteered to representmy company atlocal college recruiting events,and I had no idea
howmuch fun job fairscould be.AsImeetwitheagerstudents,collectresumes,andchatwith soon-to-begraduatesabout
business development opportunities at Sunny Sales Inc., I often find myself thinking, I wish this was my full-time job. So,
you can imagine howexcited I waswhen I discovered the university recruiting coordinatoropportunity withCloud Tech!
After completing a degree in business administration, I decided to put my outgoing personality and laser-focused
organizational skills to work as a business development specialist for Sunny Sales Inc. Over the past two years, I’ve
sharpened my communication skillsin clientmeetings,fine-tuned my presentation experience,and sourced morethan300
warm leads. Working in sales has given me an invaluable foundation, and now I’m ready to move from business
developmentto recruiting.
I’m energized by the prospect of applying my interpersonal skills and sales experience to the university recruiting
coordinatoropportunitywithCloud Tech. I think my enthusiasmforrecruiting and ability to learn on the fly will serve me
well in this role. I’veoutlined howmy skills mightfit with yourspecific needsbelow:
 Applicant outreach:As a business development specialist, I’m comfortable seeking out new opportunities, making cold
calls, and selling potentialclients on the advantagesof Sunny Salessoftware.
 Conducting interviews: I make an average of 50 phone calls a day, meet with at least five clients a week, and am at my
happiestwhen I get to interact with a lot of differentpersonalities.I’ve also gotten to participate in 10 interviews aspart
of a sales panel,resulting in two newhires forour organization.
 Applicationmanagement: Itrack my 1,500+ businessdevelopmentcontactsaswellas activities, pipeline,and 30+ active
opportunitiesin a customerresourcemanagementsystem.Asan organized,tech-savvy professional,IthinkI’d be able to
masteran applicanttracking systemin no time.
I’d love to learn more aboutyouruniversityrecruiting strategy forthecoming year and to discusshow my experienceand
recruiting exposure might benefit the Cloud Tech team. Please let me know if there’s any additional information I can
provideand thankyou so much foryourconsideration.
Warmly,
Donovan

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5 Steps to Writing a Cover Letter as a Career Changer (With Samples!) ─ by Jaclyn Westlake -
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Sample #2: If You’re Mid-Career
Dear Toby,
After you’vehelped a client navigatea tricky IRS audit or file taxesfor their new small businessventure,you start to feel
like you can handleanything a customermightthrow atyou.
I know I do. In my 15 years as a personal tax accountant, I’ve helped people through some of the most stressful and
sensitive financialundertakingsimaginable.Doing this with the right balance of empathy and pragmatismcan be tricky,
butit feels greatwhen I get it right.
I’ve cometo realize that working withpeople, helping them understand complicated orfrustrating concepts,and serving
as a client advocate are some of the things I love to do most. Getting to use these skills through my accounting practice
hasbeen very rewarding,butnowI’mready fora new chapterand am excited abouttheopportunity to focusexclusively
on customerrelationsas a client servicesspecialist.
Diamond Design has a stellar reputation when it comesto customerservice, and I’d be thrilled to join a team thatshares
my passion forhelping others.Here’sa brief overview of how Ibelieve my experiencewould translateinto a client services
role.
 Identifying client goals: Understanding customers’ needs is an essential element of my current role. Over the past few
years,I’vefine-tuned my approach and havebeen recognized formy ability to create open dialogueby asking thoughtful
questionsand soliciting feedback.
 Takinga customer-firstapproach:Asa tax specialist, Iapproach every accountwith a solution-focusedmindset.Thishad
yielded a 95%+ customersatisfaction rating forthepastsix years.
 Developing lasting relationships: My commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience has yielded a 75%
client retention rate.More than half of my clients haveworked with me forfive yearsor longer.
I’d be eager to learn more about Diamond Design’s client service goals and discuss how my background might serve to
enhancethecustomerexperiencefurther.
Thankyou foryourtime. I lookforward to speaking soon.
Sincerely,
Barbara

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1. Visual Basic for Application (VBA) Developer position
12 Bloc Street, Croydon
London
EW17GF
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Willy,
Re: JS-3333938 Experienced VBA Developer
I would like to apply for the VBA Developer position advertised on jobserve.com for which I have attached my
CV. To give you some background on myself, I have several years’ experience of VBA Development experience
within the Financial Services.
At Barclays and Lloyds, I worked on numerous high profile/risk projects where I developed solutions to business
problems using my Excel/VBA skills. Projects included the redesign of the Front End of a trading tool to reflect
business process changes and improve the speed of execution. I have vast experience with extracting data from
many kinds of databases using SQL or other means.
I am a highly-experienced self-starter who can work with minimal supervision; I take an entrepreneurial
approach to my work and ensure that my solutions/recommendations are cost-effective and provide significant
value to the business.
My colleagues consider me to be a very gregarious person; I get on well with all people and have a history of
strong performance in interviews which have consistently resulted in offers over the last 5 years. Please feel
free to call me at your convenience; otherwise, I will follow up with a call before the end of the day.
Many Thanks
Rick Grimes
07121232314

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2. PMO Manager Cover Letter
12 Bloc Street, Croydon
London
EW17GF
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Willy,
Re: PMO Manager
I would like to apply for the PMO Manager role on jobserve.com. Having looked at the Job Specification, I can
see there is a strong match for what the role entails and my experience.
I have just finished a contract in the Front Office at Investment Bank X to set up a PMO in an environment that
hasn’t seen much change. I have created a complete governance structure, including key templates, set up a
steering committee to facilitate decision making and developed the entire reporting process. Owing to my
strong technical skills, I was quickly able to automate the entire reporting process, hand that over to a junior
PMO resource and focus on high value-add activities such as relationship building and raising awareness of the
PMO’s initiative.
Prior to this, I was working on a huge change project as a PMO Manager at Barclays Investment Bank where
aside from implementing governance, I was creating budgeting, reporting and planning for the £40m change
portfolio.
I would love to discuss this further with you; please get in touch at your convenience; otherwise, I will give you
a call by COB today.
Regards
John Locke
4815162342

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3. Data Analyst at a consultancy (Internal recruiter)
12 Bloc Street, Croydon
London
EW17GF
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Suresh
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Suresh,
I would like to apply for the Data Analyst position advertised on jobserve.com for which I have attached my CV.
To give you some background on myself, I have several years’ experience mostly in Financial Services doing lots
of Data Analysis work.
At Bank X and Bank Y, I worked within Change Management and used my Excel/VBA skills to manage the large
portfolios of programmes and provide data management and MI Reporting functionality. This required very
sophisticated VBA and use of the VBA Object Model to integrate Excel/Word/Access/PowerPoint & SharePoint
to deliver sophisticated business solutions. As a former Business Analyst and consultant, I needed to elicit
requirements and was very comfortable engaging with and steering all levels of Management to the best
possible solutions.
At Consultancy X, I was involved in helping to drive better reporting and data management culture with one of
our big Retail Banking clients. One of my achievements was to develop a data cleansing tool (Excel/Access/SQL)
which also reports on areas that provide poor quality data; this resulted in a significant improvement of the
data quality for which I was praised by senior management. My strong technical skills and consulting manner
put me in the unique position of helping clients by developing several huge value automated tools to improve
their delivery capability. This unexpected value-add work created goodwill with the clients and resulted in
numerous extensions for my team at the client site.
I am currently winding down from my present contract, so I am actively pursuing, I would welcome a call to
discuss this further with you
Regards
Kirsten Schaal
07121232314

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4. Head of PMO role
12 Bloc Street, Croydon
London
EW17GF
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Scott
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Scott,
I would like to apply for the Head of PMO role advertised on Jobserve.com. Having looked at the job
specification, I can see there is a strong match for what the role entails and my experience.
Currently, I am in the Front Office at Deutsche bank and have set up a PMO in an environment that hasn’t seen
much change. I have created a complete governance structure here, set up a steering committee to facilitate
decision making.
Prior to this, I was working in a high profile PMO at Barclays Investment Bank where, aside from implementing
governance, I was creating budgeting, reporting and planning for the £40m change portfolio.
What makes me stand out amongst other PMO professionals is a very high skill level with programming in Excel,
PowerPoint and SharePoint (with VBA), this allows me to automate processes and report creation with huge
time savings so myself and other resources can focus on value-add activities.
I should mention that I am a very strong performer in interviews and in the last 6 years, I have had a 100%
success rate. I would love to d discuss this further with you; please get in touch any time; otherwise, I will aim
to get in touch with you over the course of tomorrow.
Regards
Braxton Hicks
07121232314

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5. Informal email that promises a follow-upconversation - Headof Reporting
Dear Gordon,
Re:Head of Reporting Vacancy
I called you earlier to introduce myself and apply for the Head of Reporting vacancy you advertised on
Indeed.co.uk. To give you a quick background, I have managed reporting for several Banks on some high-profile
transformation programmes over the last five years and have developed a strong reputation in the city as a
Programme, reporting specialist.
My understanding of what is required to develop excellent value-add reporting frameworks are second to none,
I have very strong technical skills (Excel VBA) which allow me to deploy solutions at a fraction of the cost myself
and I have very strong stakeholder management. I have very unique and specific experiences to excel in this
role and am positive that a meeting with your client will yield an offer.
As mentioned I will follow up with a call a little later today to discuss in more detail but in the meantime, I have
attached my CV for your consideration and please feel free to ring if you wish to expedite the application.
Regards
Jiminey Cricket
07123456789

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RESEARCH ANALYSTROLE
DR.CLEM CALLY
68 Riverside Close, London, UK EW 2LH| +44 7384958639│ ccally@gmail.com
2 June 2019
For the attention of R. T. Kelly, MAXAD Recruitment Ltd, London (www.maxad.co.uk)
Dear Mr Kelly
RE: RESEARCH ANALYST ROLE
My name is ClemCally,an experienced researcher,who iscommitted to a career in Market& BusinessResearchAnalyses.I’vea lwayshada
passion and enthusiasmforinvestigatingandresearchingfornewideasand solutions,andmy doctoral researchtrainingatOxfordUniversity
has facilitated this,and I’mnowdedicated toward thiscareer path.
GlobeScan has a heritageand respected reputation for applyingrigorousresearch evidenceand ideasto businessand society’s solutions.I
believethey do this with threeimportantfundamentalsto their work:“…progressivein outlook,independentin spirit,and collaborativein
approach”. These attributes are essential for any research organisation whose work is a world class. I was impressed to learn that many
international organisations are collaborating with GlobeScan in the various impactful studies you are conducting or conducted; this shows
how well theseorganisations valueand trusttheexpertiseof GlobeScan in research circles.Currentprojects such as“Survey of the poor”,
“Hope Index”, and “Lord Holme Memorial Bursary” are fantastic because of their global impacts. I was also more than impressed to learn
thatthe bursaryprojecthashelped candidatesin developingcountriesto fulfil their study dreams.I believethatgivingto the community is
essential for today’s company reputationand acceptance.
I want to be part of your organisation because GlobeScan is in the forefront at helping businesses to redefine themselves toward their
stakeholders and the community, manage their reputation, and maintain a purpose. Also, she is committed toward her community and
sustainabledevelopment:sheprovidesvaluableopportunities forstaff personal developmentandtrainingin applied research,analysis,and
sharpeningof consultingskills.Thesearevaluesthatgreatcompanies champion,which I deeply align with;theseopportunitieswould help
me in my lifelong vision for understanding and attempts at contributing to research on how businesses and economies could be more
sustainableand equitable
The followingexamplesfrommy CVrepresentthevalueI can deliver in thisnewrole:
 Importantly,I can assistGlobeScan with my entrepreneurial ideas(i.e.,whenever sheintendsto expand herresearch frontiers)
to benefitalso fromthehugeand untapped researchand consultancy jobsin thedifferentareasand subsectorsthatexistin
developingcountries’markets inAfrican includingNigeria,my homecountry.
 I am highly knowledgeable in statistical analysis, including quantitative as well as qualitative methodologies of primary and
secondary data.I havea strongEconometricModelling & EconomicTheory background.
I would very much liketheopportunity to discuss,inperson,howI canmeetthe demands of thisroleto advancetheoverall mission of your
company.Thank you forreviewingthisletter and theaccompanyingmaterial.
Yours sincerely,
DR. Clem Cally

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7. SALES MANAGEMENTVACANCIES
JERRY DAVID
1 Arnold Road, Guildford AN1 1CV
01632 960 314 (Home); 07700 900 159 (Mobile); joebloggs@example.com
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBeltResourcesLtd
London
Dear Mr Willy,
SALES MANAGEMENTVACANCIES
Having seen the article in The Grocer mentioning the impressive new warehousing facility you are constructing in
Guildford, I am writing to outline my extensive experience and successful track record as a Sales Manager. I believe I
possess the skills, qualifications and vital experience necessary to make a very significant contribution to your sales
operation.
I am an extremely commercially astute and highly motivated salesman. As you will note from my enclosed CV, in my
currentrole,I have deliveredasubstantial increase inweeklysaleslevels,from£45,000 to £85,000 – verynearlydouble.
Thishas resultedinamajor impacton the company’sbottomline.
Also, because of my excellentinterpersonal andnetworkingskills,Ihave a natural talentfor PR. Recently,Iorganiseda
thoroughly successful product launch, gaining local and national press coverage – which included my featuring in the
programme ‘BusinessLunch’onXYZTV, providinginvaluable exposure forthe business.
Having just graduated with a BA (Hons.) in Marketing and Advertising, I am now looking for a challenging new position.
Your company does, of course, work closely withsuppliers in France, and this would be an ideal opportunity for me to
make the verymostof my language skills;mydegree course included2monthsof valuable workexperience inMarseille.
Please do not hesitate to call me on 07700 900 159 so we can arrange an interview to discuss my application in greater
depth.
Yours sincerely,
Jerry David
enc.: CV

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8. SITE MANAGEMENT VACANCIES
GARY SINFIELD
1 Anyold Road, Anywhere AN6 3RE
07700 900 532
garysinfield@example.com
2 June 2019
Mrs R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBeltResourcesLtd
London
Dear Mrs Willy,
SITE MANAGEMENTVACANCIES
Having read the piece in Building magazine which detailedthe major new housing contract you have just secured, I am
writing to outline my experience as a Site Manager. I believe I possess the skills, qualifications and vital experience
necessarytoensure the successful andprofitable completionof thisimportantnew contract.
As youwill see frommyenclosedCV,inmycurrent role,Ihave hadfull responsibilityforthe end-to-endmanagementof
a variety of high-value projects such as the recent new buildof four luxuryhouses with a resale value of £8 million. As
well asmygeneral responsibilityforall site personnel,Iwasalsotaskedwithcontrollingcosts,contributingdirectlyto the
completionof the projectwitha14% costsaving. Thisclearlyaddedsignificantlytothe profitmarginonresale.
Now nearing the completion of my NHBC NVQ in Site Manager Development Level IV,I am keen to further broaden my
experience with a suitably challenging new project. Your company has an excellent reputation for the quality of your
workand,whilstkeepingcostsincheckisclearlyvital,Ihave demonstratedthat,withcarefulmanagement,thisneednot
be at the expense of qualitystandards.
Please do not hesitate to call me on 07700 900 532 so we can arrange an interview to discuss my application in greater
depth.
Yours sincerely,
Gary Sinfield
enc.:CV

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9. SENIOR BUYING VACANCIES
Jason Anderson
1 Arnold Road, Anywhere AN6 3RE
01632 960 603 / 07700 900 790
jasonanderson@example.com
21 May 2018
Mr R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Willy,
SENIOR BUYING VACANCIES
Having read with interest your latestannual report and accounts, I amwriting to outline the contribution I would
be able to make to your organisation as a highly experienced Senior Buying Manager.
In my current role, accountable for the Beers, Ales and Cider category, I have successfully overachieved
budgeted sales by 12% (£2.5 million) whilst negotiating an additional £1.2 million in business plan support.
Other achievements include delivering total group savings of £2 million within the Vegetable, Salad and
Horticulture category and creating and developing a multi-national produce buying team in the UK.
Your company’s rate of growth is impressive, and your plans are inspirational. I would welcome the opportunity
to play a part in helping you to achieve your goals. I feel the time is right for me to move on to a new challenge
and, with a proven track record, I am confident of delivering major cost savings and elevated sales levels –
contributing directly to your bottom line.
Please do not hesitate to call me on 07700 900 790 so we can arrange an interview to discuss my application in
greater depth.
Yours sincerely,
Jason Anderson
enc.: CV

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10. NETWORK SUPPORT VACANCIES
Ricky Woolf
1 Anyold Road, Anywhere AN6 3RE
07700 900 532
rickywoolf@example.com
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Willy,
NETWORK SUPPORT VACANCIES
I recently attended the graduate recruitment fair at Earls Court and spent some time discussing your
organisation with your colleagues. I am consequently writing to outline the academic background and
experience, which would make me a valuable addition to your network support team.
As you will note from my enclosed CV, I have just graduated with an MSc in Computer Networks from Durham
University, having achieved a first-class HND in Computer Science and Engineering previously– where I was
amongst the top three students in the whole college.
I have complimented my formal studies by gaining valuable hands-on industry experience as a Junior Network
Support Engineer for Crucia Technology. I am involved in installing and maintaining LAN and cable networks
and in the provision of hardware and application support.
Having completed my MSc, I am now looking for a challenging position in network support and engineering
where I can make the very most of my strong academic background and practical experience and contribute to
the smooth and efficient operation of your IT infrastructure.
Please do not hesitate to call me on 07700 900 532 so we can arrange an interview to discuss my application in
greater depth.
Yours sincerely,

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Ricky Woolf
enc.: CV
11. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTVACANCIES
Brian McGee
1 Anyold Road, Anywhere AN6 3RE; 07700 900 595
brianmcgee@example.com
2 June 2019
Mr R S. Willy
Managing Director
GearBelt Resources Ltd
London
Dear Mr Willy,
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
Havingmetyour MarketingDirector,WolfgangHeikel,atthe recentconference inLeeds,Iamwritingtooutline mytrack
record inbusinessdevelopment. Ibelieve myexperience andknowledge of the sectorwouldbe extremelyuseful toyou
infurtherbuildingyourmarketshare.
I am a dedicatedanddrivenBusinessDevelopmentManager;inmycurrentrole,I have beensuccessful indeliveringnew
businessworthmore than £480K withinthe space of just12 months. As you will note frommy enclosedCV,I act as an
expertonNVQand otherformal qualification types,playingapivotal role inhelpingthe companytoreach – and surpass
– itsdefinedrevenue objectives.
Your companyisclearlywell placedtotake advantage of myadvancedknowledge of coachingandtraininginconjunction
with my ability to drive a business forward. I am adept at analysing market intelligence and identifying profitable new
businessopportunities,leadingtoincreasedsalesand,mostimportantly,increasedprofits. Havingachievedmygoalsin
my currentrole,I am nowlookingfor a newchallenge.
Please do not hesitate to call me on 07700 900 595 so we can arrange an interview to discuss my application in greater
depth.
I lookforwardto hearingfromyou.
Yours sincerely,
Brian McGee
enc.: CV
cc: WolfgangHeikel,MarketingDirector

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