As the name suggests, a project engineer cover letter is specifically written to apply for the job of a project engineer. There are many intricacies involved in drafting a cover letter, hence the question arises 'which is the best format that suits your purpose?' This article is about shedding a bit of light on that question and on how a professional and decent cover letter is written. Consider the list of points given below, which mention what not to include in your cover letter:
To
John C. Haney
2271 Hilltop Haven Drive,
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Phone Number: 973-836-5647
Email: john.haney@teleworm.com
Date: 14 September 2009
From
Michael M. Hall
HR Recruiter
Kantech Pvt. Ltd.
4306 Grove Street,
Lindenhurst, NY 11757, USA
Dear Mr. Hall,
This letter is in response to an advertisement issued in the ABC Times on 10 September 2009, which conveyed that there was a job opening in your esteemed company. I hold a firm belief that I am the prime candidate who will fit the job post perfectly well.
I have completed graduation in Engineering in the field of Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of XYZ and have completed my MBA (Masters in Business Administration) in Finance from the University of ADH. I have always been a very sincere and hard working individual throughout my life and believe that I will certainly be a positive influence on your company if given a chance to show my abilities.
I have enclosed all pertinent certificates, resume, and other documents with this cover letter. If you have any queries or doubts, kindly call or email on the address mentioned above. I hope that I have made a positive impact about my profile and hope to hear from you soon to arrange an interview.
Yours Sincerely,
John C. Haney
Enclosures
- Do not exceed more than one page when writing your cover letter
- Do not include irrelevant details or detail which have no relation to your application and job profile
- Never write long sentences and always keep wordiness in mind when drafting your cover letter
- Restrict yourself from sounding too over-confident and do not be too modest either
Sample Project Engineer Cover Letter
To
John C. Haney
2271 Hilltop Haven Drive,
Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Phone Number: 973-836-5647
Email: john.haney@teleworm.com
Date: 14 September 2009
From
Michael M. Hall
HR Recruiter
Kantech Pvt. Ltd.
4306 Grove Street,
Lindenhurst, NY 11757, USA
Dear Mr. Hall,
This letter is in response to an advertisement issued in the ABC Times on 10 September 2009, which conveyed that there was a job opening in your esteemed company. I hold a firm belief that I am the prime candidate who will fit the job post perfectly well.
I have completed graduation in Engineering in the field of Electronics and Telecommunication from the University of XYZ and have completed my MBA (Masters in Business Administration) in Finance from the University of ADH. I have always been a very sincere and hard working individual throughout my life and believe that I will certainly be a positive influence on your company if given a chance to show my abilities.
I have enclosed all pertinent certificates, resume, and other documents with this cover letter. If you have any queries or doubts, kindly call or email on the address mentioned above. I hope that I have made a positive impact about my profile and hope to hear from you soon to arrange an interview.
Yours Sincerely,
John C. Haney
Enclosures
- Resume – my resume.doc
- Copy of certificate of graduation and post graduation
- Copy of letter of recommendation from the previous universities
