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Post by bluepoprocks on Jul 27, 2014 15:24:22 GMT
I have worked at the same nursing home for 19 years. Recently my supervisor took a different job and I'd like to apply for the position. The last time I applied for a job all I had to do was fill out an application and do the interview. That was 19 years ago. Now the administrator wants a Letter Of Interest. I'm a little lost. I tried google but all the examples of Letters of Interest are for people trying to find out if jobs are available.
What kinds of things would I include in a Letter of Interest and since I have been with the company so long and they know me do I have to include a resume. All the sites I've been to say to include a resume but it would just say I've work here for 19 years. That seems silly to me.
Also everyone calls the administrator by his first name but I should put "Mr. John Smith" right. not "John Smith" It seems weird calling him Mr. after years of just saying his first name but it seems like the right thing to do when applying for a job.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 27, 2014 16:04:46 GMT
Since you have been at the same place for so long, I would tailor the letter toward why you want to take this step and why you are qualified, even uniquely so, for the position. What experience do you have in the role you want to take? Have you filled in, covered, helped out, shadowed? Play on why you like the company and why you continue to work there.
ETA: The best I could do with the name thing is go formal. It shows you are serious about the position.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Jul 27, 2014 16:56:50 GMT
Since you have been at the same place for so long, I would tailor the letter toward why you want to take this step and why you are qualified, even uniquely so, for the position. What experience do you have in the role you want to take? Have you filled in, covered, helped out, shadowed? Play on why you like the company and why you continue to work there. ETA: The best I could do with the name thing is go formal. It shows you are serious about the position.
Thanks for the answer. I wrote a rough draft of the letter. I had meant to include something about how much I liked working there but I forgot to. I have to go back and put that in there somewhere. I'm so nervous I've wanted this job for so long.
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Post by AN on Jul 27, 2014 17:13:25 GMT
I am applying for a new position within my company after 8 years. I did have to submit a formal resume, and I also submitted a cover letter (which might be similar to your letter of interest) and a page of "feedback" where I provided written positive feedback I've received from some of the more influential people in my company. I have been told I'm the lead candidate for the position, but I don't want them to think I'm phoning it in or being presumptive. It may be different with your position too, but I think a lot of people don't necessarily know what I've done in my role even though I'm well known in the company. I wanted the opportunity to highlight some of the achievements that will make me well-suited for the new role. If you don't submit a resume with those achievement, be sure to include them in your letter.
I personally of the mindset that it's better to go all out than to do just what they ask you for, but you know the culture of your company better. I felt a little silly including the feedback, but if I was applying for a brand new company, I would, so I'm going to put the same best foot forward internally too.
Here's my letter (lots changed for privacy, obviously) - keep in mind there was a lot of factual stuff in terms of numbers and achievements in my current role on the following page, the resume. I think that is really important.
July 23, 2014
Mr. John Doe
Director of Recruitment, ABC
Address
City, State Zip
Dear John,
Please accept the enclosed resume as my formal application for the Senior Sales Leader role currently open in the Sales Department.
While the majority of my career has been spent with a operations title, I have reported up through a sales leader. This provides me with a unique perspective into the business, my activities always focused on how to drive revenue. As Operations Manager, I am a member of the leadership team of the Sales Department and understand key sales metrics around activity, strategy, and profitability.
It is my desire to continue to serve the company and the Sales Department by taking on expanded responsibilities as the Senior Sales Leader. It has been a privilege to help lead the direction operations has taken at ABC. I would now like to help lead the creation of this new team that I believe to be critical to our company’s growth.
I look forward to speaking with you on Monday, July 28th, to further discuss this position.
Sincerely,
AN
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