Writing a Cover Letter for a Supervisory Maintenance Position

Cover letters are an important part of the job-application process, and can set you apart from candidates with similar resumes and skills. A well-written and convincing cover letter can be the extra edge you need to beat out the other applicants. A cover letter for a supervisory maintenance position should highlight the skills and experience that you have in this field. It should stress that these qualifications make you an ideal fit for the job, and that you could contribute in a meaningful way to the company. Always find out the name of the person who reads the application, so you know who to address the letter to, and start it with "Dear Mr./Mrs. (employer's name)."

Instructions

1. Put your address, the date, the employer's name, their title, the company's name, and the company's address on the upper-left corner of the cover letter.

2. Start the cover letter with an opening paragraph of 2-3 sentences. Specify that you are applying for the supervisory maintenance position, and explain why this job opening interests you.

3. Highlight your skills, qualifications, and relevant work experience in the second paragraph. A supervisory maintenance position will need a leader who takes charge of others, so you should show skills in organization, leadership, and demonstrate that you have excellent motivational and people skills. Go over all relevant maintenance positions you have held to build up your background.

4. Conclude the cover letter with a final paragraph of 2-4 sentences that sums up your skills and experience in managerial maintenance positions, and specifies that you have attached your resume and are looking forward to the interview. Thank the reader for taking the time out to read your cover letter.

References

• Trincoll: Write A Cover Letter