Cover Letter for Receptionist
While applying for the post of a receptionist, the applicant needs to write a short but impressive cover letter along with which s/he would send the resume. While the resume of the candidate will be highlighting his/her skills and competencies that are relevant for the post of a receptionist, the cover letter, too should give some added information about the candidate.
The approach of the applicant towards the post of the receptionist can be explained through the letter. Smartness, promptness, good communication and interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills are some of the important qualities required for this post. The candidate can mention that he or she possesses these qualities.
Instead of writing how the organization to be worked with would help the candidate in many ways, the candidate should be able to convince the potential employer how his/her services would be helpful to the organization.
Go through the samples given on the following links so that there should not be any confusion about the format of the letter writing.
Never forget to enclose your resume along with the cover letter. I have seen many candidates doing this mistake. Read the following letters carefully and base your cover letters on the letters given below. Make the necessary changes in the names and addresses of persons and the organizations and write a nice cover letter.
Job Application Sample 1
Date: May 01, 2005.
Mr. John Smith,
National Associations,
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.
Dear Mr. Smith:
I am pleased to respond to your advertisement for the post of a receptionist in today's New York Times. My qualifications very closely meet the needs outlined in the advertisement.
I have read about National Associations in our local newspapers and am familiar with the environmental services you offer to manufacturers. I would be glad to work for a famous company that is helping the environment. As you will see in the attached resume, I have worked as a receptionist at ABC Private Ltd. for 2 years where I handled incoming calls, mail and courier services. I am familiar with Windows-based systems and am proficient with Office 2000 and MS Word. I am also familiar with spreadsheet programs such as Excel.
As you will see in the attached resume, I have worked as a receptionist at ABC Private Ltd. for 2 years where I handled incoming calls, mail and courier services. I am familiar with Windows-based systems and am proficient with Office 2000 and MS Word. I am also familiar with spreadsheet programs such as Excel.
I would be pleased to review my qualifications in detail during an interview with you. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me.
Thank you for considering my application.
Yours truly,
[Signature]
Mary Anderson,
"Ocean Breeze"
918 F St. NW,
Washington, DC 20004-1400,
Home: (123)-456 7890.
Job Application Sample 2
Date: October 07, 2004
Mr. Alan Stuart
Human Resource Manager
Phoenix E-learning Center,
Washington; DC 20005-1202
Ref: Your advertisement published in the Daily Washington Times on October, 06, 2004
Sub: Application for the post of a receptionist in Phoenix E-learning Center, Washington
Dear Mr. Alan Stuart
This is with reference to your advertisement regarding vacancy for the post of a receptionist published in yesterday's Daily Washington Times. I hereby wish to apply for the post of a receptionist in Phoenix E-learning Center. My resume enclosed herewith will give you all the information about my educational qualification and my skills and competencies.
I have always had the passion for the job of a receptionist. My courteous, sociable and talkative nature makes me fit for the post, I reckon. I am sure I can prove to be an ideal receptionist for the educational center like Phoenix E-learning center. My recent photograph sent along with the resume will give you the idea of my appealing personality.
I look forward to get a positive response from you soon. I will all the necessary documents for your perusal at the time of the personal interview.
Sincerely yours,
[Signature]
Anna Collins,
"Riverside Heritage"
1522 K St. NW, Ste. 820
Washington, DC 20005-1202
Home: (202) 466-8185.
Cover Letter for Receptionist
The job of a receptionist demands a smart and dynamic candidate who is courteous and sociable by nature. The candidate should also be good at multitasking. Almost all the companies, hotels, restaurants, research centers, educational institutes need receptionists.
While applying for the post of a receptionist, you need a nicely written resume and an impressive cover letter. In the cover letter, you are supposed to mention some additional points which have not been mentioned in the resume. Be short; but precise and appealing. The potential employer should be encouraged to go through your resume attached along with the cover letter.
We have a couple of cover letter samples for you to refer to. The names and addresses in the samples have been used just for the sake of example. You need to replace this part with the real names and addresses in your cover letter. Have a look at the following samples.
Job Application
Sample 1
Eliza Smith,
1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 400,
Washington, DC 20009,
Home: (202) 328-7004.
Email: michaelsmith@xyz.com
Date: 1st May, 2005.
Mr. John Smith,
Hotel Bon Appetit,
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.
Dear Sir,
I am writing to you in regards to the position for a Hotel Receptionist which was advertised in today's New York Times.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume to provide you with an overview of my skills and experience. I have 7 months of experience working in a similar role. I believe I am capable of performing the duties required for this position. My most recent position has developed my communication and organizational skills.
I wish to build on my career and I believe that this position is able to offer that. I am ready to take on more responsibilities and I am eager to learn new tasks.
I would be more than happy to come in for an interview at your earliest convenience. Please contact me at the above address or phone number if you require any further details.
Yours sincerely,
[Signature]
Eliza Smith
Enclosures:
Resume
Sample Job Application
Sample 2
Rebecca Webster
1126 16th St. NW, Ste. 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Home: (202) 785-1670
Email: rebeccawebster@xyz.com
Date: May 09, 2003.
Ms. Steffi Richards
Recruiter
Wilkinson and Wilkinson Inc.
Washington
Ref:
Advertisement published in the Daily Washington Times dated May 08, 2003
Sub:
Application for the post of a Receptionist
Dear Madam,
This is with reference to the advertisement published in yesterday's Washington Times regarding vacancy for the post of a receptionist in Wilkinson and Wilkinson Inc, Washington. I would like to apply for this post and be a part of the smooth office routine of a famous company like Wilkinson and Wilkinson Inc. I have enclosed herewith my updated resume for your perusal. While this cover letter is a means to introduce myself to you, my resume would give you the idea of my skills and competencies.
I have worked as a receptionist for 2 years and am familiar with the general office duties that a receptionist is expected to perform. I am good at multitasking and have always been admired by my seniors for my courteous, sociable and talkative nature which is the most important expectation from a receptionist.
I am also sending you my latest photograph just to give a fair idea about my personality. Given an opportunity, I am committed to bring in best results for the organization.
I am eagerly awaiting a positive reply from you. I shall furnish you with all the relevant documents at the time of the interview.
Yours Sincerely,
[Signature]
Rebecca Webster
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