First job (non-graduate) cover letter template

Dear Sir/Madam (its better if you can address them by name e.g. Mr Smith or Ms
Jones)
I am writing to express my interest in the roe of !"ob tite or "ob reference number#
as ad$ertised on !where you saw the ad$ert#.
NOW TELL THEM O! "#E WH"T THE$#E LOO%&N' FO# "N( WH
%s you can see from my &' (attached)( I ha$e the enthusiasm and moti$ation to
succeed in this roe.
!%though you$e ne$er had a "ob before( you can use exampes from schoo and
your ife to show why youd be good for the "ob)#
I ha$e a of the attributes you re*uire( demonstrated by+
,. -.%M/0-+ %t schoo I headed up the schoo counci/a schoo cub where I ed
a team and organised fundraising e$ents. 1e raised o$er 2.. for charity by
(expain how).
3. -.%M/0-+ I was compimented by my teacher for a positi$e wor4ing attitude
and a moti$ationa spirit. 5hey are happy to pro$ide me with a gowing
recommendation on re*uest.
6. -.%M/0-+ I am $ery dri$en with a passion to succeed. My exam resuts were
particuary good (ist( if so) and I "oined in with ots of after7schoo acti$ities.
Im not scared of hard wor4 and Im 4een to pro$e mysef in the wor4pace.
#E"))E#T THE F"*T TH"T O! "#E THE +E)T *HO&*E
I can assure you that my ife s4is( dri$e to succeed and wiingness to earn ma4e
me a strong candidate for this roe. I possess a of the attributes you are oo4ing for
and this position is a perfect fit.
I oo4 forward to hearing from you 8 my contact detais can be found on my &'. I am
ready for an immediate start. (5his can be a benefit if youre not currenty wor4ing
and the "ob is urgent as other candidates may ha$e , month9 notice periods).
:ours sincerey (if you started the etter Dear Sir/Madam)
O#
:ours faithfuy (if you addressed them by name at the start of the etter)
:our name
:our phone number