Cover Letter (Read 901 times)

I am applying for a job at a new fitness club down near did's work (and Dane's school...I'm determined we will live down that way, again). The resume is the relatively easy part...here's my ROUGH cover letter. I'd appreicate any feedback: ~~~~~ September 15, 2007 To Whom it May Concern: The accompanying resumé is in response to your job listing in the Muskegon Chronicle for a Customer Service Representative. As my credentials show, I have previous experience in several positions that require considerable rapport with the public. I am particularly interested in this position as it coordinates well with my personal interests. My related work experiences, combined with my enjoyment of physical fitness and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds would prepare me well to work with the public in a health club environment. Since earning my second BA I have spent the past 6 years at home raising my son. In my spare time, I've enjoyed working independently as a candid portrait photographer and conducting in-home parties with The Body Shop at Home. In the past few years I have lost 50 lbs and nearly 18 months ago I rediscovered running and have since trained for and competed in an average of 6 races per year in distances from 5k to 25k, with the goal of running a full marathon in 2008. In addition to running I also enjoy working out at home using free weights, so I am no stranger to the benefits of excercise for weight loss and overall physical fitness. I'm confident that my academic and employment background, solid work ethic, enjoyment of regular exercise, and outgoing personality make me a well-rounded candidate for this position. I look forward to discussing your needs and my qualifications in more detail. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Kirsten .....

Good luck with the application!! You would probably get a free or heavily discounted gym membership "on the side"

Heh, I KNOW!!! Plus their staffed hours are generally 9-3, 5 days/week, so minimal nights, no weekends, no holidays...I don't care if it pays peanuts! That's just the thing to pay for my little running addiction! And I could take Dane to and from school (5 minutes from the club) most days, since he starts at 8:30 and is done at 3:30. How perfect! And it would be more incentive to move down that way, since did also works in that area. We would both be commuting 40 minutes to work. k

Heh, I KNOW!!! Plus their staffed hours are generally 9-3, 5 days/week, so minimal nights, no weekends, no holidays...I don't care if it pays peanuts! That's just the thing to pay for my little running addiction! And I could take Dane to and from school (5 minutes from the club) most days, since he starts at 8:30 and is done at 3:30. How perfect! And it would be more incentive to move down that way, since did also works in that area. We would both be commuting 40 minutes to work. k

Free membership all the way (worked at a gym right before having twins.) Talk about an awesome Job Kirsten! Good luck and GREAT cover letter!

I hope the fact I live 40 minutes away isn't an issue for them. k

Sounds great! I don't know why the distance would matter as long as you didn't have a problem getting there on time. Good luck

Nice siggy

I can't imagine it will.Definetly sounds like the perfect job! Hey maybe you could work your way up into being a Personal Trainer! Ya never know

The funny thing is a couple of months back I was doing a little research into what it would take to get certified to do that--I think I come from a unique perspective as a 30-something mom who has been obese and still battles chub. If I were to get that job and really enjoy it, then that's something I would likely look into further. k

Did you put RA mother-hen on your resume?

No, but I should...and I could even promote RA on the job--woot! k

Maybe Eric could write you a rec--what would this site be without zoomers?

Ooh...that would be a funny rec. For someone he's never met IRL. For all he knows I could be a 480# man named Hank! k