Below is a standard on how a professional cover letter format for a graduate job application should look like to get the maximum effect and quick replies from employers. information provided in this letter is fictional and does not reflect the personal details of anybody and as such the content is used at the discretion of the reader.
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However, every personal information found within this letter should be replaced where your information is required to erase the existing content and replace them with your personal details with the required information
your address,
date.
Human resource manager,
Company name
Company address
Dear Sir/Ma,
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ……….
In response to the advertisement for the position of ……., please find enclosed a copy of my resume for your review. NB: attach your email at the end of the application
I, wish to apply for the position of a geospatial analyst at your company. name of company
I am a graduate of geography from the Federal University of ABC where I finished as the second-best graduating student in geography (BSc), 2019. My degree in geography and experience in GIS mapping has offered me the opportunity to make a positive contribution to your company.
I have painstakingly equipped myself with relevant GIS and mapping skills where I attended training classes for ArcGIS 10.3 Desktop use, this is evident of the mapping skills I employed in the production of topographic maps and geologic maps for my thesis work and those of my colleagues and the university.
I was accepted for a six-month internship program at the gas monitoring and regulation division, Department of Petroleum Resources, Lagos where I attended several oil and gas seminars, workshop and presentation. During the internship I played roles in database administration, production storage and export licences and approvals, Nigeria gas pipeline distribution map and OML maps.
I have been found worthy in learning and character and also acquired relevant leadership and managerial skills while I was appointed secretary-general of the student body, add your position and organization where I played a significant role in the planning and execution of our yearly activities which includes students’ workshop, congress, and exciting world of Geology and also participating in international conferences. I was also elected as a sug governor for the 2019- 2020 academic session where I headed the final year project committee to install an overhead water tank for the departmental building.
To advance my career in GIS and to keep up with new technologies and practices I have taken online extension courses and personal research and also find it relevant to work for your GIS firm.
Thanks for your time and consideration as I look forward to a positive response.
Yours sincerely,
Your name.
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In summary on the cover letter format for graduate job application,
the first paragraph is an introductory paragraph and it should include your intent for writing and also the source of your information about the job opening.
the second paragraph should also emphasise the purposes of writing the letter indicating the position and the company name and why you wish to apply.
the third paragraph should contain your qualifications both academic and professional stating your course of study, your institution and your skills.
the next paragraph should include your achievement over the past years. Graduate are usually stuck at this stage due to a lack of work experience. This is not an express ticket to ignore this section and leave it blank, however, you are expected to add any experience you’ve had during your studies and they may include but not limited to the seminars you’ve attended, conferences, workshops, and position you’ve held.
The next paragraph should create more emphasis on your skillset that is relevant to the position being applied for and some evidence on your proficiency on them, you may attach some document or resource to ensure your employers verify your skills.
subsequent paragraphs should be used to explain more details on your qualification and finally the concluding paragraph.
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