1. Sample Covering Letter
Paula Smith
123, Dame Street
Dublin 2
Daytime Tel: 01- 4587545
Evening Tel: 01- 4568754
Email: paula.smith@timbucktoo.ie
10 January, 2004
Mr Clive Jones
HR Executive
Progressive Solutions Ltd.
North Wall
Dublin 3
Dear Mr Jones
Re: PA to Operations Director – The Irish Independent 8 January, 2004
Your advertisement, as detailed above, was of particular interest to me because it offers a
new challenge in an environment which I find extremely stimulating and enjoyable. What is
more, as you will see from my enclosed CV, my background is particularly relevant to your
requirements.
During my three years with Joe Bloggs Consultancy Ltd. I have worked as a Senior Secretary
which involved the managerial responsibility of a team of 6 secretaries and administrators. I
have extensive experience in liaising with senior level Directors, both within my workplace
and with our clients.
I believe that both my skills and personal attributes match the requirements you seek for this
role and that I would be able to effectively contribute to the team and the organisation.
I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my application and look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours sincerely
Paula Smith