A resume cover letter is nothing but a kind of marketing. You market yourself by writing a cover letter to the employers. Therefore, you should present yourself in an impressive manner. In cover letter, you demonstrate your skills and qualities. You also make a request for an interview. Therefore, a cover letter in your job application makes you different from the other applicants.
In nursing resume, it will be beneficial to have a cover letter in your job application. Your cover letter will make a good impression on an employer. It is a cover letter, which gives you a chance to show you personality to your employer.
Here, we have given some tips and techniques to write a cover letter. We have also provided one sample of resume cover letter for a nurse. This information will definitely help you in creating your own cover letter.
Nurse Cover Letter Tips:
- Start your cover letter with brief introduction and write about the position that you are applying for
- Write about the source i.e. how you heard about the position or opening (e.g. from Newspaper or on Website- specify it)
- Write about why you are perfect for the position you are applying for, demonstrate your skills, qualification and your certifications
- Give brief information about the organization or hospital, why you like it, why you want to work there and so on
- Provide your experience details in such a way that this information will focus on the needs and requirements of an employer
- In the concluding paragraph, you should talk about the opportunity to meet for an interview and provide your address details
Sample Nurse Resume Cove Letter:
Sarah Thompson
333, Main Street, Washington
Cell- 369963009
sarah99@rediffmail.com
Date: November 04, 2009
Linda Collins
The nurse recruiter,
Nursing Recruitment Agency, New York
(234) 45945900
Dear Madam,
With reference to your advertisement in the New York Times on November 03, 2009, I would like to apply for the position of a registered nurse.
I received my bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing from Washington University in 1999. I have more than 9 years of experience in this field with some additional certifications and training. I have specified these in details in my resume. Some of my key achievements and skills that have been mentioned in the resume are as follows:
- Proficient in all areas of Nursing with excellent nursing and clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent time-management, organizational and administration skills
- Expert in maintaining rapport with the patients and staff
- Expert in handling people from different cultures and backgrounds
I am interested in this position as my qualification and skills suit your requirements. I have enclosed a copy of my resume with this letter. I look forward to getting a call for an interview to further review my experience and qualification. Thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Sarah Thompson.
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