Hey all! This is my first try to create a cover letter for an application, and since English is not my primary language, I would like some help for my letter!! I would gladly accept any comments or critisism on it, because I not experienced on writing cover letter!
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I have the pleasure to express my interest to join the Young Graduate Trainees at the [...]in the field of [...]. Having recently graduated from the Chemical Engineering School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) and in search of an opportunity to fulfill my aims, I happened to see the programmes for young graduates in [...]'s webpage. My love for space and the unknown since I was little was the driving force to realize this application.
After finishing my MSc degree in Engineering, I feel confident for my capabilities, especially in the field of Thermal Engineering. Having excelled in the majority of the relating subjects, you will find me as a great fit for the team. Simulation software like Aspen Plus, Aspen HTFS, Comsol Multiphysics, were the basis of many courses like Applied Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer Phenomena, Mass and Energy Balances and Thermophysical Properties Prediction. Moreover, the wide laboratory experience I obtained during my studies helped me complete my thesis "Methane steam reforming at low temperature: effect of light alkanes' presence on coke formation" in the laboratory of Petrochemical Technology of A.U.Th under the supervision of Prof. Lemonidou A. A., which has led to a publication in a high impact journal (Catalysis Today), and to an international conference in Clean Energy (ICCE 2014).
Working as part of a team has always been an advantage for me. While being cooperative, trustworthy and honest, I was elected as the President of Chemical Engineer Students' Union during the fourth year of my studies. In the present, I attend an international school organized and funded by LyondellBasell in Ferrara, Italy finishing on March of 2015. Working in a multicultural environment has given me the opportunity to extend my communication skills in English, while learning Italian.
I strongly believe you will benefit from my skills on researching, my flexibility on cross-cultural teams and my will to learn. Given the opportunity, I would apply myself with enthusiasm to all tasks, ensuring that I will get the job done accurately and efficiently. I look forward to an interview with you. Thank you for considering me for your team.
Yours sincerely,
Photis, one thing you have to know about a cover letter is that you should not fill it with redundant information. That means that you need not mention your academic achievements and the like anymore because you already provided copies of your transcript of records and other essays that will help them analyze your credentials as a potential candidate for the program. Your cover letter should only provide bullet points of information about yourself that you wish to have them take note of in your application. This letter is only supposed to be the hook by which you entice the screening committee to learn more about your submitted credentials and the possibility of your candidacy in the said program. Speak of your interest in applying to the program and why you believe they should take note of your application. Just the major points, no more that 4 at the most in bullet form. Your credentials should be able to speak for itself.
Louisa, I'm really glad you mentioned this! To be honest, I hesitated a lot to send the current letter, so I searched the web for a forum like this, where I would definately find my flaws! You pointed out something that wasn't so clear in my head. Thank you again for your notes!
