Use this cover letter template if: You're applyin for a !o" that has "een a#vertise# You #on't have any formal $pai#% &ork experience Whether you're an early school leaver, a VCE graduate or a tertiary graduate, this cover letter demonstrates the kind of things you need to address when you're applying for an advertised job, but you don't have any formal (paid work e!perience" # good cover letter should include$ %our name, email address and phone number at the top of the page on the right &he name of the business and the contact person's full name on the left # reference line (e"g", '(e$ #pplication for #dministration #ssistant position' #n address to the reader directly (e"g", ')ear *r" *oyle' + don't use '&o whom it may concern' #n opening statement that briefly introduces you to the reader # main body that highlights ,ualities and characteristics you have that are relevant to the job # closing paragraph asking to arrange an interview -f you don't have any formal work e!perience, other things you can mention in your cover letter include$ .eneral skills that help you work in a team and as part of an organisation /ersonal attributes that will help you learn to work in a professional work environment 0ey strengths and contributions that show you are a stand+out applicant 1chool work e!perience or volunteer work that demonstrates your strengths and attributes #ny sporting or community club participation (if relevant #ny hobbies or interests that are relevant to the job or demonstrate your professional e!perience 0ey points of this cover letter are that it$ -ntroduces you to the reader (esponds to the re,uirements of the job #ttracts the reader's interest and refers them to your resume )oesn't include too many 2-3 statements, which can run the risk of disengaging the reader &he focus of this kind of cover letter is to prove that your personal ,ualities and characteristics are a good fit with the re,uirements of the job and also that they will make a positive contribution to the organisation or business" 'f you have any (uestions a"out this cover letter template please contact us at youthcentral)#hs*vic*ov*au* For more about cover letters and heaps more cover letter and resume templates, check out Youth Central's Applying or !obs pages at youthcentral"vic"gov"au#!obs$%$Careers#Applying$or$&obs# +oanne Tint Email: joannetint4!mail"com ,o"ile: 555 5555 5555 *r #llan *oyle *oyle (etail 1olutions /hone$ 55 5555 5555 Email$ en,uiries4moyleretailsolutions"com"au -E: .pplication for Casual -etail /ales .ssistant position )ear *r" *oyle, #s a highly motivated and dedicated student with strong communication and interpersonal skills, - would like to apply for the position of Casual (etail 1ales #ssistant" #s a student - have been e!tensively involved in my school community, which has allowed me to develop strong interpersonal skills" *y involvement in various events, including drama eisteddfods and sports carnivals, has allowed me to work closely with my peers while supporting the school community as a whole" &hese e!periences have allowed me to develop strong time management and organisational skills, which - see as being very important when seeking to work in casual employment while continuing to study" /ersonal attributes that - believe make me suitable for this position include$ ,otivation: Volunteer participation and school results demonstrate high motivation" Customer /ervice: #ssisting with the sale of products at community events has allowed the development of customer service skills" Communication: #cting in drama performances and working as an *C for school events has allowed the development of communication skills" *y teachers and educators have commended me for my willingness to participate and my dedication to helping out where possible" - enjoy working with others and believe that my strong communication skills will ensure that - can meet the e!pectations of this role" - am aware that you will receive a large number of applications for this job, but - would very much appreciate the opportunity to demonstrate my capabilities to you in person" - believe that - have a lot to offer your organisation" - am keen to develop my professional skills and look forward to discussing my application with you at an interview" - have enclosed a copy of my resume for your consideration" - can be contacted at all times on the details provided above" &hanking you in advance for your time, 6oanne &int