So this is because i really just don't care anymore. Cover letters are (in my opinion) just a sales pitch of yourself. So after the different letters I have written, I typed a brutally honest one. Maybe it will make its way out. Maybe it won't. Landing a job in the corporate world is a crap shoot, might as well roll the dice. Enjoy.
(There may be grammar errors, it was typed on a phone.)
Dear Employer,
The most difficult thing for an
individual is to attempt to explain as why they are an ideal candidate without
being able to speak to a person. However, I wish to explain as to why I am the
ideal candidate for the position of _____________.(that's where the potential job goes).
Throughout my professional and my
time as a community volunteer, I have exemplified the idea of hard work and
dedication. I am an employee that goes above and beyond for the company and the
mission at hand. I accept no excuses, I take the blame when I fail to perform, or the mission is not completed in a successful manner. I am a firm believer in
high quality customer service and that it is the number one priority of the
organization to put those we serve at the forefront of our attention. In the
public safety world, we tend to forget that those we serve are our customers.
These hardworking individuals work tirelessly to pay the taxes that afford us
the opportunity of employment. As a society we have gone too far away from the
idea that we are here to serve our customers, and it can been seen by those
who subscribe to services that many take for granted. It has been my goal and
mission to reincorporate high quality customer service while safely and
efficiently striving towards success.
I am able to keep my head and
quickly prioritize the important of factors in stressful situations. This is a
skill that I was able to refine during many mass casualty and large scale
emergency incidents. I have learned to make the best of the situation, and how
to utilize the resources afforded to me in the best ways possible for the given
assignment and budget. I am a firm believer in building not only a working
relationship, but a personal friendship with my colleagues and clients. Furthermore, I believe that we are only as strong as our network of resources, and that
we need to maintain a strong group of “go-to” people. As humans we can never
see what the future holds, but we can stock an effective tool box of resources
to get us through whatever challenge presents itself.
My education and experience has be
second to none. I feel that we can never be too prepared or too
knowledgeable in a subject. I am a very quick and independent learner. Once
acclimated, I require very little instruction or attention. There is something
new to be learned about the world around us daily, and I encorporate that into my routine. I was raised and instructed
by some of the most brilliant individuals this country has to offer. I am regularly attending seminars and classes to keep up with the constantly changing
emergency and safety industries.
I have a very strong work ethic that
can often be mistaken as intimidating. I do not make excuses and I work
tirelessly to complete the task, while still maintaining a strong team work
ethic. I believe that we succeed and fail as a team, and that no single person
is responsible to the outcome of a situation. We are all in this together. In
my time as a Field training officer and as a youth athletic coach, I take the
mentoring of new faces to be a serious matter. New employees are an investment and
they should be handled as such. I feel that the first few weeks of a new
employee’s time with an organization are vital to that person’s talents and
longevity within the ranks. If they are given the sense that they are not
welcomed from the start, they will surely leave or not perform to their full potential.
I will admit that I have made my
share of mistakes. I will also admit that I have put too much faith, as well as
given too much of myself to an employer and was taken advantage of. This
experience has taught me a great deal about the real world, yet has not
discouraged my loyalty to my employer. Along with my strict work ethic, I believe
that work should be an enjoyable time. I like to keep the mood light while
still working. It has been proven that happy employees are more driven for
success than those who are disgruntled, and I look to keep things positive in the workplace. It takes a team of strong individuals
to achieve that success and I feel that I am an asset to any organization that
will give me the chance to prove myself to them. Give me the opportunity to apply my knowledge, hard
work, and dedication to the team ad let's achieve success together. Thank you and I hope to speak with you soon.
Sincerely,
Joseph Biggy Jr.
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