Here are a few resources: http://www.google.com/images?q=sample+cover+letters&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla... http://www.bestcoverletters.com/ http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverlettersamples/a/coverlettsample.htm It is very simple to find samples and advice by using Google. Just type sample cover letters. Cover letters are important for any industry. It helps someone to decide whether or not to look at you CV or schedule an appointment with you. A good cover letter explains why you want to work with or for a particular organization and why you are uniquely suited for the position. I know techies often have a distaste for such verbosity, but in order to get taken seriously, it is often required. On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 12:27 PM, Ruth Were <nafuna@gmail.com> wrote:
No offense but I sincerely think that b4 you got the job you have or before you started what you are doing you must have written some sort of letter or b4 you sell your product say a system you need to write a documentation.
No matter how intelligent techies are they(we) all need to appreciate the fact that we need to know how to do some of these things.
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 12:23 PM, Ngũgĩ Kĩmani <ngugi@mafundi.co.ke>wrote:
Techies are known to be *arrogant*, for lack of a better word.
I think the applicant is trying to appear simple, that it is the tech-brain that matters, not the application-writing-brain.
My thoughts.
-- Ngũgĩ Kĩmani Fundi wa Mitambo | kenya-en.mafundi.co.ke
On 28 June 2010 12:19, Crystal Watley Kigoni <crystal@voicesofafrica.org>wrote:
I love the work Nairobit does, sincerely, but this issue of not writing proper cover letters applies to many, many other youth regardless of background.
We recently decided to bring on some interns and were shocked with how unprofessional their applications were. As a matter of fact, we will be teaching it as a short course so after their internships they will have better chances to get hired.
To those young people who are looking for employment, cover letter writing isnt difficult. It is your first impression on how you sell yourself. There are many resources available on the web for reference.
Best,
Crystal
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 12:15 PM, Kariuki Martin < martinkariuki7@gmail.com> wrote:
I am really offended by the criticism on the Nairobits Student being an ex graduate myself. You have no idea. No idea at all what Nairobits does and the lives that have been impacted.
-- Regards Martin
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