Putting together a Cover Letter...

[a-v-8er]

I'm having the hardest time putting together a good cover letter.

I want to keep it to one page with one paragraph on who I am, how I heard about the company (or who referred me) and to get the attention to keep on reading. Then a second paragraph on my credentials, recent experience and past jobs that would be beneficial to the employer. A third paragraph on how I think I could contribute to the company in the future, why I would be a "right" choice for a candidate and so on.

It's hard to write objectively about oneself and not use overuse common words such as: Highly qualified, team player, being an asset... I'm trying my hardest to personalize it more, but not to the point where I totally omit mentioning these things also.

Does anyone have any good suggestions or links to sites online where you can review other pilots resumes and cover letters? I just want to get a good draft and then personalize it, adding my own credentials and experience. I need a good starting point, right now I feel a little lost...

 

[U-I pilot]

theres a great example by bobbysamd in this thread from a while back. Consensus was that this is a great example:

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15671&highlight=cover+letter

good luck

 

[a-v-8er]

Thnx for the link U-I pilot! Good suggestions...

Are there any websites that have pilot resumes online (viewable to the public)?

 

[BoDEAN]

theres a great example by bobbysamd in this thread from a while back. Consensus was that this is a great example:

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15671&highlight=cover+letter

good luck

Ah...the post that I started....

 

[U-I pilot]

yea there is lots of good stuff if you just click SEARCH! apparently the post helped since you are now employed!

is this that job that you do like everything? (transport for mx, run the show with one other)