AnxiousMum Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi All, Hubby is just finishing getting his C.V. up to Australian standard, but we dont know what to put in the covering letter. Worried as looking at other threads people are saying once they see you are still in UK they dont look any further. Our only hope is 457 visa, our plan was to send as many C.V.'s off with covering letter and in March we are going to Melbourne for holiday, we were hoping maybe a potential employer may see hubby while we are out there and kill two birds with one stone so to speak, at least that way they have at least seen him. So what do we put in the covering letter to get someone to even consider just meeting him in March? Any ideas greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davlap Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 this site gives you resume advice and cover letter examples etc Most of the main job search sites will probably do the same SEEK Career Resources – Advice, guides and tools to plan and develop your career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eera Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Always do a covering letter, it doesn't have to be long, use it to emphasise skills that are applicable, this is one I wrote for my OH when he went for a job as a diesel fitter (he got the job). All I've done is say what skills he has directly relevent and those that are transferable: Dear Sir/ Madam I am writing to express interest in the position of Mining Equipment Maintainer. I have a current MINE NAME induction having undertaken numerous planned maintenance tasks including engine/alternator installation, engine overhaul, tune up and diagnostic troubleshooting on Terex MT4400 rear dump trucks. Additionally I have also undertaken troubleshooting and repair on service vehicles and Franna crane applications utilising Allison electronic transmissions and Mercedes-Benz OM906 engines on site. I also have experience with other mining heavy mobile equipment on other sites, including Hitachi EH4500, Komatsu 830E, Terex MT3300 rear dump trucks, Hitachi EX3600 excavators and LeTourneau electric drive loaders. If you would like any more details about my experience please do not hesitate to contact me. I attach my CV and look forward to hearing from you Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratchet Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Like Eera has said, do a covering letter. I sent one saying who i was, what im looking for etc. Keep it brief, informative and friendly Its worked so far for me, have an interview tonight and one next sun/mon, both in melbourne.......eek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ozcans Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Good luck tonight, Ratchet Sue x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnxiousMum Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 good luck for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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