Organizations have been inviting graduates to apply for their graduate trainee programs, with the latest being advertised by Hotels.ng. There may be others that you have come across in the recent weeks and if you are still yet to apply, you might be in the process of applying. That you are a graduate is only the first and most important qualification. However, getting picked from a pool of other graduates will require that you sell yourself accordingly through your CV and cover Letter.
Your Cover Letter will be the document accompanying your CV and probably the first thing employers and recruiting managers will see before even opening your CV. So, how well written is your cover letter? Does it compel recruiters and employers to open your CV? If you are having difficulties fitting important information on a page, below is a sample you can use. And here is one for a banking job when there is no advert.
Sample Cover Letter For Graduate Trainee
Job Seeker’s Name
P.O Box 555 – 00100, Nigeria
Your Phone Number & Email Address
Human Resource Manager,
XYZ Company Ltd,
5th Floor X House (Company Address)
8th April, 2016
Dear Sir/Madam (If you have the hiring manager’s name, use it)
I wish to apply for the graduate trainee position at your company, currently being advertised on your company website. Please find enclosed my CV for your consideration.
As you will see from my attached CV, I have recently completed my 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance option at the University of Lagos and attained a 2nd Class Honors Upper division. I believe the knowledge I have acquired through my course work and the skills I picked up make me an ideal candidate for this opportunity.
I am interested in this position as it appeals directly to my passion for working with numbers and interest to learn by working in a fast paced environment. Aside from my degree, I have held various internship positions at various companies that have provided me with important hands-on experience to work as a foundation to build my career in finance.
In addition to my degree qualification, I recently took up a class towards my certification as a Finance professional and have participated in at least two financial forums to gain more knowledge on the current market trends. I am confident that my passion and enthusiasm for the Finance field will prove valuable to your organization.
I look forward to an interview with you where we can have a detailed discussion on my suitability for the position. You can reach me anytime during the day on 0814******. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Name
