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Here are some examples of the beginning of a cover letter.

1. A Job Vacancy Ads Cover Letter (A reply to job ads)

I am writing in response to your job posting for a Sales Manager in

www.jobstreet.com. I am so excited to see that one of the main
responsibilities is dealing with sales and costumers. I was nominated as one

of the best Sales Managers in my previous company. I designed and applied a
promotion system which resulted in higher raised sales in a year. Thus, I am

convinced that I am fit your requirement as one of the Top 25 Companies in

Indonesia as I read in Kontan Magazine.

2. With recommendation Cover Letter (A letter following personal

recommendation)
I was recently talking with Ms. Rosa from your Finance Department and she

recommended me to send you a copy of my CV. I am so excited to know that

one of the main responsibilities is dealing with sales and costumers. I was
nominated as one of the best Sales Managers in my previous company. I

designed and applied a promotion system which resulted in higher raised

sales in a year. Thus, I am convinced that I am fit your requirement.

3. No Job Vacancy Ads Cover Letter (A cold speculative job application)

A hotel that includes in the Top 25 Hotels in Indonesia such as Janishu Hotel

Corp. requires a hardworking, organized guest relation officer to ensure that
all events run smoothly and efficiently, all the guests get impressive and

excellent services. My experience in dealing with guests and organizing big

events would be a big contribution to the long history of success at Janishu
Hotel Corp.

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