Notice how the applicant in this parachute inspector cover letter states his understanding of what the job involves: inspecting parachutes and lines to detect flaws in materials and fabrication so defects can be repaired. All parachute inspector cover letters need to indicate to the hiring managers applicants' experience and availability.
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Shawn Blake
303 Rosemont Street
Any Town, USA 33333
May 25, 2007
Mr. Sloan Thomas,
Hiring Manager
West Side Parachutes, Inc.
678 Grant Street
Any Town, USA 99999
Dear Mr. Thomas:
I am in the market for the very job you listed on JobBankUSA.com--parachute inspector--a position I've held for the past three years with New Mexico Parachutes, Inc. I'm experienced and ready to assume the work with other parachute inspectors at your company--inspecting parachutes and lines to detect flaws in materials and fabrication so defects can be repaired.
Would you like to meet for a brief time to talk about this job and what you are looking for in the person you hire? I'd be happy to come to your office. If so, please phone me at 980-777-6767.
Thank you for reading and considering my cover letter and resume.