A cover letter is nothing but a kind of marketing. You market yourself by writing this letter to an employer. It introduces you and your resume to the recruiters. This is an opportunity given to prove you and your skills. You should make use of this opportunity.

Here are some tips to write effective cover letter:

• Starting cover letter with the brief introduction of the position you are applying is always admirable and effective.
• Provide the source i.e. how you heard about the opening (From Newspaper or Website)
• Write- why you are perfect for the position you are applying for, demonstrate you skills in a way that will match the requirements of the company
• Provide brief information about the company and why you are interested in this company
• Provide your past and present job experience but this information should be very specific and relevant
• Conclude your letter by giving your address details and talking about the opportunity to meet for an interview

If you follow all these tips and techniques while writing cover letter, you will definitely make your cover letter effective and well organized.

Sample Project Manager Cover Letter:

John Williams
18, Golden Street,
Houston- 225090
Cell- 78123645,
john@gmail.com

Date: January 19, 2010

Andrew Hall
XYZ Organization,
Place- 454509
(333) 25722009, 36945900

Dear Sir,

With reference to your advertisement in the Daily Times on January 17, 2010, I would like to apply for the position of Project Manager. My strong experience and knowledge of the field will definitely help in meeting company’s objectives.

I have 14 years experience of working on various positions in this field with some additional skills and competencies. Some of my skills and achievements are:

• Strong Planning and Management Skills
• Excellent Knowledge of Database Management
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Leadership and Time Management Skills

I am interested in this position as my skills, qualification, experience suite your job requirements and job description. I have enclosed a copy of my resume. I look forward to getting a call for an interview and further discussion. Thank you very much for your consideration.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

John Williams

Enclosure:

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James Smith
09, Brooklyn, NY- 243630
Cell- 4752183609
james@yahoo.com

An accomplished professional willing to work on the challenging position of sap project manager to utilize all my skills and knowledge of the field

Summary of Qualification:

Highly professional and hard working with 14 years of experience in project management, strong knowledge of sap and project management, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent clerical knowledge, other Core Competencies include:

• Excellent Knowledge of SAP functional consulting
• Strong Technical Knowledge
• Good Presentation and Organization Skills
• Knowledge of Database Administration

Work Experience:

ABC Company, Place
Sap Project Manager
From 2006 to present

Working on the position of sap project manager and handling all the duties and responsibilities of this position efficiently, these are as follows:

• Mainly responsible for leading and handling sap project to meet company’s objectives and goals
• Handling a team of 5 Sap experts with the responsibility of analyzing their projects and other work
• Providing help and support to the team members and arranging training programs for them
• Responsible for recruiting new staff for the department

XYZ Organization, Place
Sap Analyst
From 2000 to 2006

Handled all the duties and responsibilities of sap analyst position, these duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Handled various sap projects and provided support to the sap experts who were working on the projects
• Responsible for installing new sap applications and providing help/support on problems and queries of the employees
• Responsible for troubleshooting and providing sap security support
• Worked with the quality assurance team and arranged quality assurance program in the organization

SYX Company, Place
Sap Consultant
From 1995 to 2000

Worked as a sap consultant and handled all the duties assigned to this position efficiently, these are as follows:

• Handled various duties like providing help and support to the different projects, handling sap audit, installation and upgrading of new applications and so on
• Mainly responsible for consulting with the clients to understand their problems and queries
• Responsible for providing sap security support
• Maintained a good rapport with the customers

Technical Knowledge:

• Knowledge of DB2, Oracle, SQL
• Knowledge of ERP Sap R/3, 4.0B/4.5B
• Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista, UNIX
• Tools: MS Project, MS Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver
• Internet Proficiency

Education:

• Master’s Degree of Computer Application from NY University in 1995
• Certified SAP Consultant in 1995
• Certified SAP Analyst in 2000

Reference:

• Available upon request

Please feel free to customize this sample for preparing your own resume. It will definitely help you in getting this position.

Jonathan Richards
189, Northern Street, New York- 451809
Home- (369) 25722009, 36945927
jonathanrichards@yahoo.com

An accomplished professional with the strong knowledge of project management willing to work on the position of project manager in company where I will get a chance to improve all my skills and knowledge of the field

Qualification Summary:

Result-oriented and hard working professional with extensive knowledge of project management field, strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent leadership skills, strong presentation and organization skills, excellent problem solving skills, other Skills are:

• Highly Proficient in Computer Operations
• Excellent Technical Knowledge
• Strong Planning and Organization Skills
• Self-motivated and enjoy in working a team environment

Experience/Projects/Internship:

ABC Company, Place
From 20xx to 20xx
Project Manager

Handling all the duties and responsibilities assigned to this entry level project manager position, these are as follows:

• Responsible for assisting the senior project manager and providing help/assistance in completing his work
• Handling all the clerical duties and activities of the organization
• Attending all the training programs organized by the manager and the management
• Responsible for studying all the projects and maintaining record of these projects
• Responsible for maintaining a good rapport with other employees

XYZ Company, Place
From 199x to 200x
Intern Project Manager

Started working as an intern project manager and handled all the duties assigned by the senior project manager, these are as follow:

• Worked as an intern project manager and assisted the senior project manager and his work
• Handled all the projects and other work with the help of senior project manager
• Responsible for maintaining communication with people and handling their queries and problems
• Responsible for attending all the training programs organized by the organization for the intern staff

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of Computer Operations
• Internet Proficiency
• Expert in Using various tools like- Photoshop, MS Office, Tally, etc.
• Known Languages: English and Spanish

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration from NY University in 19xx

Honors/Awards:

• Best Student of the Year 19xx and 19xx
• Best Employee of the Year 200x

Reference:

Available upon request

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James Anderson
1260, Houston, Texas- 451710
Cell- 171261459
james@yahoo.com

A highly proficient and result-oriented professional looking for the position of Clinical Project Manager in an organization where my skills and knowledge will help the organization

Summary of Qualification:

Highly qualified and accomplished medical expert with extensive experience of the field, 14 years of experience of this field, excellent knowledge of project management, excellent knowledge of clinical research, other Core Competencies are:

• Strong Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Clerical and Project Management Knowledge
• Good Leadership Skills

Career Summary:

SCS Clinical Research Organization, Houston
Clinical Project Manager
From 2004 to present

Working on the position of clinical project manager and handling all the duties assigned to this position efficiently, these duties are given below:

• Mainly responsible for planning, organizing, implementing new ideas for the clinical research study and motivating to meet objectives of the organization
• Responsible for handling projects and maintaining the quality of these projects
• Responsible for evaluating and analyzing performance of clinical team members
• Maintained a good rapport with the team members

City Medical Research Center, Houston
Clinical Project Manager
From 1999 to 2004

Handled all the duties and responsibilities assigned to clinical project manager position, these duties are given below:

• Handled a team of 4 people in clinical research department and assisted/analyzed their work to meet organization’s objectives and goals
• Handled various clinical research projects successfully
• Provided training and support to the team members
• Responsible for recruiting for clinical research department

AVB Health Care Services, Houston
Clinical Project Manager
From 1995 to 1999

Worked on the position of clinical project manager position and handled all the duties assigned to this position successfully, these are given below:

• Mainly responsible for developing budgets and quality of the clinical research projects assigned by the manager
• Responsible for handling other clinical operations like providing training and help, recruiting new staff, organizing training programs and so on
• Responsible for analyzing all the work of team members
• Maintained a good rapport with the team members

Professional Skills:

• Problem Solving Skills
• Highly Proficient in Computer Operations
• Strong Negotiating Skills
• Excellent Numerical Skills
• Expert in Preparing Budget

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing from Houston University in 1995

Achievements:

• Got an award for the knowledge of Clinical Development and best Project Management Skills
• Got Several recommendation letters

Kimberly Green
City, State
4^th Silver, Boulevard
Home: 545-901-8192
Cell: 111-999-9191
E-Mail Address

Profile:

A highly efficient and hands-on experience in handling projects of web development and search engine optimization. Expertise in project planning and forecasting for effective working. Possess excellent communication skills and proven track record in optimization of websites.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership Skills
• Technically Skilled
• Client Management
• Project Accounting
• Planning and Budgeting

Career History:

ABC Company, Place, 2005-Present

Web Project Manager

• Leading team of 27 employees and handling myriad day-to day activities
• Developing plans or ecommerce and web development
• Assigning responsibilities to team members and recruiting employees for new projects
• Preparing training schedule for fresher and enhancing their skills in technologies for marketing and customizing websites
• Estimating projects and made budget reports for the new launch of sites
• Guiding employees for increasing the traffic of websites and maximizing productivity of the company
• Analyzing the reports of assistants and reviewing the designs for websites

FGH Company, Place, 2001-2005

Assistant Web Project Manager

• Provided detailed information of projects plans for implementation to developers and web designers
• Assisted project manager in preparing strategies and budgets for projects
• Guided team technical team in solving problems
• Attended meetings and reported project manager about the proper working of editing, content developers and SEO’s team
• Made presentation and attended seminars with project manager
• Supervised team in the absence of project manager and solved a complex problem
• Assessed the working of web designers and provided them effective guidance to increase the profitability

ASD Company, Place, 1998-2001

Senior Web Developer

• Customized the existing sites and increased the traffic through effective working
• Trained and guided junior developers and responsible for updating the home page of potential clients
• Supervised the team of 7 designers and guided them in database concepts
• Attended meetings with technical team for effective working
• Attended training session for browsing issues to design usability websites
• Prepared reports and documents under the supervision of project leaders
• Did research for getting detailed information client server ad providing best services

Education:

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, name of University, Year
• Masters in Web Designing, name of University, Year

Achievement:

• Awarded for designing websites and increasing the traffic which spearheaded the company in top rankings
• Got quick promotion for outstanding performance

Here is a technical project manager resume sample:

Steven Collins
City, State
3^rd Golden, Street
Home: 111-393-3921
Cell: 532-3980-4004
E-mail Address

Profile:

A result-oriented, dynamic and proficient project manager with strong knowledge in handling technical project. Skilled in planning and executing strategies within budget constraints. Proven track-record in taking initiatives for optimizing the technology.

Area of Expertise:

• Project Development
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership and Training
• Time and Budget Management
• Marketing and Optimization

Career History:

ABC Company, Place, 2006-Present

Technical Project Manager

• Responsible for planning and implementing tactics in the project
• Training engineers and developers in detecting and fixing problems
• Conducting seminars at  international levels
• Reviewing test cases and running fixed defects to ensure the working
• Attending meetings with executives and clients for project discussions
• Assigning responsibilities in the projects to specified person
• Motivating employees for project accomplishment

JKL Company, Place, 2003-2006

Technical Project Manager

• Conducted sessions and meeting for knowledge transfer of projects
• Assessed technical documents prepared by employees and suggesting changes
• Responsible for project delivery report and evaluated team mates performance
• Attending meetings with financial mangers and prepared budget reports
• Responsible for visiting branch offices for inspection
• Research and optimized technical devices and improved efficiency
• Ensured the requirements and implementation of plans in the project

DFL Company, Place, 2000-2003

Senior Technical Engineer

• Coordinated all team employees and achieved the target within deadline
• Responsible for developing recovery plans for any sudden risk or loss occurred in the project
• Solved complex technical problems and attended meetings with developers and coders
• Assisted project manager in planning and executing strategies
• Supervised testing team and provided technical support
• Responsible for research and prepared documents

Achievement:

• Spearheaded … projects and achieved the target within deadline
• Research and optimized techniques which improved working and raised profit by 45%

Education:

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering, name of University, Year
• Masters in Business Administration, name of University, Year

Here is a software project manager resume sample:

Sharon Garcia
City, State
5^th Silver, Lane
Home: 651-190-9123
Cell: 321-911-3214
E-mail Address

Profile:

An experienced and qualified professional with deep-rooted skill in software development. Proficient in handling project from research to delivery and proven track record in implementing new strategies and techniques for effective working. Possess excellent communication skill and analytical skill.

Core Competencies:

• Project Development
• Training and Staffing
• Technically Skilled
• Problem Solving Ability
• Strategic Planning and Marketing

Career Progression:

ABC Company, Place, 2005-Present

Software Project Manager

• Planning strategies considering time, cost and quality management for the project operation
• Conducting knowledge transfer session for developers and testing team
• Guiding engineers in the integration and optimization of servers and systems
• Reviewing the documents submitted by assistant manager for ensuring the defect fixed by engineers
• Accountable for identifying the failure sections in the project and planning to recover loss
• Mentoring team members in database design and networking
• Responsible for staffing and recruiting employees for onsite work and for attending seminars

ASD Software, Place, 2001-2005

Assistant Software Project Manager

• Responsible for reporting and discussing the president and executive of finance department about the project budgeting
• Attended meetings and seminars with project stakeholders and made plans for project development
• Responsible for supervising the team in the absence of project manager
• Assisted project manager in planning and scheduling of project
• Supervised technical team in customizing the network infrastructure
• Conducted training for engineers in the designing of Cisco and Unix systems
• Reported project manager about project progress and technical specification to increase efficiency

LMN Company, Place, 1998-2001

Software Engineer

• Responsible for designing and development of software and system
• Attended meetings and training session conducted by the company
• Assisted senior engineer in the troubleshooting and testing of software and program
• Prepared documents and reports and did research for designing of software
• Responsibly handled other assigned tasks in software designing process
• Upgraded computer equipments and assisted testing team in detecting the defect

Education:

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, name of University, Year
• Masters in Software Engineering, name of University, Year

Achievement:

• Add profit to numerous project through research and new strategies
• Recovered loss by implementing effective plans

Here is good sample for senior project manager resume:

Mark Williams
City, State
3^rd Golden, Boulevard
Home: 165-218-9812
Cell: 212-878-3290
E-mail Address

Profile:

A highly qualified and accomplished project manager with more than 15 years of experience in executing engineering and potential projects successfully. Excel in planning project budget for large-scale projects and navigating technical projects. Possess outstanding communication and analytical skills.

Core Strength:

• Project Management
• Negotiation Skill
• Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Engineering Change Order
• Documentation and Navigation

Career Experience:

ABC Company, Place, 2005-Present:

Senior Project Manager

• Reviewing the plans and budgets prepared by project manager and suggesting necessary changes
• Training and recruiting engineers for … projects
• Leading a team of 28 engineers for upgrading the system and technique in a … project
• Conducting meetings with project managers and leaders for implementation of strategic programs in different projects
• Interacting with designers, developers, programmers, consultants and other employees for effective project operation
• Mentoring and guiding project manager in regulatory compliance issues
• Setting goals for myriad projects and establishing long-term relationship with clients

XYZ Company, Place, 2001-2005

Project Manager

• Responsible for planning and scheduling of … project
• Developed strategies and applied them in … project and upgraded the technique of the application
• Prepared the engineering documentation and work statements
• Attended meetings with clients and other project manager
• Trained technical team in troubleshooting of …
• Responsible for making presentation in seminars and assisting senior project manager in contract negotiation
• Responsible for assigning tasks to employees and recruiting them for onsite visits

FGH Company, Place, 1998-Present

Assistant Project Manager

• Responsible for reviewing the reports and designs prepared by engineers
• Supervised team in the absence of project manager in a … project
• Evaluated the performance and reported to project manager
• Assisted project manager in planning and budgeting
• Guided technical team in solving complex problems and also participated in the recruitment process
• Responsible for project modeling and profitability analysis … project
• Managed team of 9 members in … project and add value to it through effective risk management and planning skills

Education:

• Bachelors in … Engineering, name of University, Year
• Masters in … Engineering, name of University, Year

Achievement:

• Achieved quick promotion for showing outstanding performance in … project
• Spearheaded the company in top ranking through effective planning and budgeting of the project

Ronald King
City, State
3^rd Paradise, Lane
Home: 212-888-5418
Cell: 412-444-8744
E-mail Address

Profile:

A highly talented and experienced professional in vendor negotiation, business analysis and information technology. Possess leadership and project management skills and successfully executed numerous projects. Have sound experience in staffing and budgeting process.

Core Competencies:

• Quality Control
• Project Development
• Personnel Supervision
• Excellent Motivator
• Inspection and Auditing
• Documentation and Reviewing

Career Progression:

ABC Company, Place, 2005-Present

QA Project Manager

• Responsible for monitoring testing team and guiding them in defect tracking
• Planning and scheduling for the development of the projects
• Ensuring the quality assurance in projects by checking the requirements in SDLC
• Reviewing the data and test cases for running the application effectively
• Attending meetings with suppliers and vendors
• Accountable for budgeting and scheduling in projects
• Inspecting various department for checking the work flow of projects
• Training employees for managing priorities and risk issues in project

TRR Company, Place, 2001-2005

Assistant QA Project Manager

• Assisted project manager in planning strategies for product development
• Supervised testing team to ensure their working adherence to plans and automated methods
• Responsible for reviewing the batch records and necessary data
• Attended meetings with project manager and executive and informed team member with necessary details of projects
• Assisted project manager in auditing and inspection of projects and prepared documents and records
• Ensured safety measures in project operation and reported the accomplishment of projects to manager
• Guided team mates in fixing defects of software and application

JKL Company, Place, 1998-2001

QA Engineer

• Responsible for testing software and programs and informing the changes required to developers
• Assisting senior engineer in writing test cases for complex projects
• Worked under the supervision of project manager for defect tracking
• Informed project requirement to assistant project manager
• Assisted web developers and software engineer in designing and coding process
• Customized test cases after reviewing process and prepared documents
• Reviewed and prepared bug reports
• At5tended meetings and training session conducted by the company

Education:

• Bachelors in Computer Engineering, name of University, Year
• Masters in …, name of University, Year

Achievement:

• Successfully handled projects and maximized profit
• Got quick promotion for outstanding performance

Here are some points that person needs to consider while writing the profile/objective section in the resume:

1. Topmost statement in the profile section should include your position and experience in managing the project.
2. Focal point in the statement should be project management skills that you have utilized in the development of projects.
3. Use some active words and state some of your technical skill and major achievement in the project.

Don’t make your profile or objective section too long. It will lose the reader’s interest.

Here are some good examples of objective statement, which will give you an idea of how to make an eye catchy objective statement.

• A goal-oriented and talented … project manager with extensive experience in planning and scheduling of projects. Possess excellent coordinating and motivating skills with proven track record in accomplishing the projects successfully.

• A diligent and proficient professional with broad experience as a … project manager. Expertise in training employees in identifying and detecting problems effectively. Established long-term relationship with clients by excellent project management skill.

• A result-oriented and qualified … project manager with more than 10 years of experience in planning and executing designated projects. Possess outstanding communication and negotiation skill. Deep rooted skill in solving technical problems.

• Highly qualified and experienced … project manager in handling myriad projects successfully through effective organizational management. Possess excellent project planning and budgeting skill. Skilled in recruiting and delegating responsibilities to employees for apposite project operation.

• A highly experienced project manager with outstanding technical and management skill. Exceptional planning and scheduling skills in executing projects. Proven track record in adding value to the projects.

• Proficient and experienced project manager with excel in project bidding and navigation. Possess outstanding leadership skill and expertise in risk management. Proven track record in executing the projects within deadline.

These statements describe the way of writing an effective resume objective. You need to optimize it by adding your skills and experience.

The more strong approach to the reader, the more chance is there to win an interview call. Make it concise and balanced it with the required position in the company.