Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Justice wanted

(2,657 posts)
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 06:33 PM Mar 2012

Help Need to know how to know if this a good letter of interest. (Job)

March 29, 2012


Dear Mr. _________:

I write to you inform you that I am interested in the position of Guest Service Manager. I have been loyal to the hotel for 9 years and believe I would make a good candidate for said position.


Sincerely



Will that work or do employers look for something more? As some of you may know my husband is interested in a position he has been ignored for 3 times. He has let them know he is interested again in the position so they asked anyone interested in the position to write a letter of interest.

(I have never heard of a letter like this so any help would appreciated.)



11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Help Need to know how to know if this a good letter of interest. (Job) (Original Post) Justice wanted Mar 2012 OP
Not a bad start Sanity Claws Mar 2012 #1
Gets right to the point. rug Mar 2012 #2
Would a sentence like this work? Justice wanted Mar 2012 #3
Yes, exactly that! rug Mar 2012 #11
How about this: trof Mar 2012 #4
Oh thank you. I had a Teacher that inistest on that old fashion stuff. Justice wanted Mar 2012 #5
You're very welcome. trof Mar 2012 #9
I like this letter. Sanity Claws Mar 2012 #10
It can be improved. ohiosmith Mar 2012 #6
Thank you I will work all that in as well. Justice wanted Mar 2012 #7
Use the language they use to describe the position. Align your experience and duties with their ohiosmith Mar 2012 #8

Sanity Claws

(21,849 posts)
1. Not a bad start
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 06:52 PM
Mar 2012

Is there a written description for the position? I would look at any written job description or job posting and try to list how your husband fills all the requirements.

Please feel free to PM me if you feel that you would prefer to talk off the board.

Good luck to you and your husband.

 

rug

(82,333 posts)
2. Gets right to the point.
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:03 PM
Mar 2012

Not bad to mention loyalty but good to put in a sentence emphasing the knowledge he's acquired about the operation over that time.

Don't forget to pRoOfReAd!1!

Good luck.

Justice wanted

(2,657 posts)
3. Would a sentence like this work?
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:12 PM
Mar 2012

Working at the hotel for the past nine years has allowed me to under the day to day operations of this particular hotel and this knowledge would allow me to learn the additional responsibilities of Guest Service Manager quicker than a individual who has not work at the hotel before.

trof

(54,256 posts)
4. How about this:
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:13 PM
Mar 2012
"I write to you inform you that I am interested in the position of Guest Service Manager. I have been loyal to the hotel for 9 years and believe I would make a good candidate for said position."

It sounds a bit stilted and 'old fashioned'(?).
"I write to inform you that" is superfluous.
An unneeded space filler.

I'd try:

"I am certainly interested in filling the position of Guest Service Manager.
I've been with (hotel name) for nine years and my performance reviews (does he have those?) reflect my dedication and abilities.

When I first came to work here, I didn't look on it as 'just a job'.
It's a career.
I feel qualified to do a good job as GSM and see it as a step up in my career progression.

Thank you for your consideration.

Justice wanted

(2,657 posts)
5. Oh thank you. I had a Teacher that inistest on that old fashion stuff.
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:23 PM
Mar 2012

Thank you so much for your help. If I may use your example I will place it in a letter along with a couple other things my husband wants to add. I have also updated his resume for him to give them as well.


Thank you for this help.

ohiosmith

(24,262 posts)
6. It can be improved.
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:23 PM
Mar 2012

Re: Guest Service Manager


Dear Mr. _______,

I understand from your advertisement in the ____________, dated ________,that you have a requirement for an experienced Guest Service Manager. Enclosed for your perusal and consideration is my resume'.

For more than nine years I have been the ______________ with xyz. My responsibilities included but were not limited to _________,____________,and _____________.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss in detail how my experience, education, and background will meet your needs.

I will contact you on____________ to see when and if it would be appropriate for us to meet either by telephone or in person.

Should you require any additional information or clarification, please contact me at__________.

Cordially,

Zzzzzxxxxz

ohiosmith

(24,262 posts)
8. Use the language they use to describe the position. Align your experience and duties with their
Thu Mar 29, 2012, 07:34 PM
Mar 2012

needs. Additionally, modify your resume to mirror their requirement. Good luck.

Any questions, don't hesitate.

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Help Need to know how to...