Evenin` all.
Andson. I have had a letter requesting employment from a 20 yr old; who wanted to be an apprentice. Apart from the fact that we`re a fairly new / small company; and don`t want to take anyone on for 12 months or so; the other problem was this:
The note was on a short "torn-off" section of A4. It wasn`t badly written, per se; but there were grammatical & spelling mistakes. The lad concerned included a "C.V"; which contained similar faux pas. I appreciate that, as a youngster, he`s not going to have the same level of vocabulary & quality of letter writing as, say , you or I. However, word processors contain spelling & grammar checkers these days.If you are not good with these subjects, I strongly suggest you use them.
I would provide a letter, in the formal layout, requesting information regarding their company; with a view to being employed by them as and when an opportunity arose. Include in that letter your previous & current occupation (if any), and all qualifications held. I am not the best person on here to tell you what classification you have with certain exams. I`m sure there are others who can advise that with more knowledge than I. Include a CV by all means; but ensure it is correct grammatically, with no mistakes. Check it, and the letter. (If you wish, send a copy to me, and I`ll read it as though I were a prospective employer, and tell you my thoughts.)
Usually, the covering letter would be generic; however, if you wish, you can tailor the letter to the individual companies you wish to target. Show them that you know what their company does, and that it would be viable for them to employ you. Don`t ask for the job outright, if you can possibly avoid it. Ask for an interview instead. An interview isn`t binding. Admitted, it can cost you time, but the company concerned is more likely to see you as a dedicated, interested person,.
Hope that helps mate. If you want more info, just ask........
KME
