A military transition cover letter is meant for sending along with the resume when applying for a military transition, owing to change of profile or in residence. A cover letter is an extremely important document, whose importance should not be underestimated. Some of the very core qualities of a military person include discipline, finesse, and etiquettes, thus, when applying for a job, nothing less would be expected of you.
It is part of the official etiquette and norms to enclose your resume with a cover letter. Even if you are applying by e-mail, sending a resume sans cover letter or using a one-line cover letter is a serious error on your part, which might cost you your job. One-line or very short paragraph which people try to pass off as a cover letter are few of the things that bug recruiters to no end.
In military, the official letters are supposed to be short, precise and to the point, so don't write a lengthy letter as well.
There are certain rules you need to keep in mind when writing a cover letter:
- Mention in the first paragraph which post you are applying for and how you came to know about it
- Make your cover letter personalized. Write, "Please consider this letter and the attached resume as my application/ expression of interest for the post of."
- Do not address "to whomsoever it may concern."
- Write it keeping the job's needs in mind, not yours
- When you have to draw your employer's attention to your most important and relevant skill/experience regarding the post you are applying for, use the words, "I would like to point out."
- Mention that your profile matches the required one
- Ask for an action on the part of the employers, like "I would welcome an opportunity to meet with you in person to discuss my potential contributions for achieving your company's organizational goals."
- When sending the letter along with your resume, make it short and precise; you do not want to waste your employer's time
- If you are sending a hard copy, make sure you are printing on a good quality paper.
Here is an example of military transition cover letter for your reference:
Military Transition Cover Letter
Paul Mathews,
12, Aldor Penn Street,
Carlisle, MA 13456,
(127) 678-6887.
Date: 1st May, 2005.
Mr. Tommy Smith,
345, Bnenten avenue,
New York, NY 12345-6789.
Dear Mr. Smith,
I would like to become a member of the 302nd Airlift Squadron. I have included a package detailing my military flight experience, service records, and other pertinent information for your review.
I currently fly the CH-46E Sea Knight Helicopter for the United States Marine Corps. I will have completed my commitment with the United States Marine Corps on 31 May 2004.
I will be relocating to Colorado in the near future as my wife has attained employment in Colorado Springs. I would very much like the opportunity to continue to fly and serve my country. I am willing to deploy when ever required and look forward to the opportunity.
My tentative departure date from active duty service is 15 June 2004 with a potential start date of 30 July 2004. Enclosed is my resume as a first step in exploring the possibilities of flying with your unit.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely yours,
Paul Mathews,
Rt. U.S. Army,
Manhattan.
Sample Cover Letter for Military Transition
Dan Vance,
56 Elm Street,
Clarksville, Tennessee.
(456)-987 4657
E-mail: dan.vance@xyz.com.
Date: October 15,2011.
Mr. Marshal Hanks,
567th Military Police Department
City National Guard Armory,
KS 77776
Subject: Request to transfer to active Army duty.
Sir,
I am writing to apply for transfer to Regular Army, and I am sending you my resume in this regard. You will find details of my period of service, significant achievements, and a letter of recommendation from my senior, Col. M. Butler. Please accept this as my request to transfer from National Guard to Regular Army.
Thanking you in anticipation.
Srgt. Dan Vance,
123 45 5555
NSA, Midsouth
Tennesse.
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