Recent grad looking for an accounting job, HELP, ADVICE, COVER LETTER?
Si I graduated college this May and haven’t had any luck finding a job. I know its my fault, I don’t have any previews accounting experience and most companies look for at least 1 yr. Only good about me is that i graduated college with honors and that is not helping a bit.
So now I’m thinking of sending a letter to every small accounting form around my area, which are several, and include my resume. Please let me know what you guys think?
Cover letter:
55 Franklin ave
Clifton, NJ 07011
(973) 580-6620
NjDanny84@aol.com
August 4, 2009
Employer contact information
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State, Zip Code
I am recent college graduate from the University of Rutgers Business School who is interested in interviewing for a job position in your accounting firm. If you are looking for someone who is hard working, smart and dedicated I am your man. Please allow me to put into practice all the knowledge that I have received at Rutgers. Let me become a member of your team and allow me to show you what a great asset I can be to your firm.
As a recent graduate at Rutgers University with significant experience in the business field I am sure I can bring the energy and commitment to excellence to thrive in your firm. Rutgers has given me knowledge in accounting necessary to excel in your firm. Also, my job has given me a greater understanding of the business world.
I am fluent in Spanish and English and this could help your firm communicate better with those Spanish owned companies. I am also very computer wise; I am very proficient in Microsoft word, excel, access. I have some knowledge of QuickBooks; it’s a very simple program, which I am sure I can learn very fast.
Since I have little accounting experience I would be willing to settle for a smaller salary than others. I have attached my resume to this letter; please contact me as soon as possible regarding a position in your firm.
Respectfully yours,
Daniel Zerpa
My resume:
Objective:
To secure a full-time entry level position in the accounting field where skills acquired from undergraduate study can be used.
Education:
Rutgers Business School Newark, NJ
Bachelors in Accounting
Cumulative GPA: 3.7 / 4.0
Honors / Achievement:
Graduated Rutgers Business School with High Honors (Spring 2009)
Participated in Price Waterhouse Cooper case competition (Fall) 2007
Participated in Deloitte case competition (Spring) 2007
Work Experience:
Domino’s Pizza Caldwell, NJ 2004 – Present
Shift Manager
?Assist with marketing strategy
?Improve efficiency by cutting cost
?Advice through forecasting based on previews years
?Ensure that all team members conform to franchise service and product guarantees
?Help train new team members
?Resolve customer inquires, questions and problems that they may have incurred
Skills:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Bilingual: Fluent in English / Spanish
Basic knowledge of Portuguese
Incoming search terms:
- cover letter for accounting position with no experience
- accounting cover letter with no experience
- recent accounting graduate cover letter
- my previous job experience
- recent graduate cover letter
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1 All cover letters should follow the cover letter format, that is, you must format the heading elements correctly. When sending your resume via email, the line spacing and address conventions may no longer apply, although, they do in paper cover letters.
2 The First Paragraph. This part should immediately tell your recipient how you learned about the job opening, your intent, the position you are applying, or if you are inquiring about future employment possibilities.
3 Second Paragraph. An effective cover letter would have the second paragraph explain and highlight your experience relevant to the job you are applying for. This part calls to action your background elements, particularly your education, experience, and leadership which are relevant to the position you are applying. Be sure to cite examples and strong evidences.
4 Reflect your attitude, such as your personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
5 Provide any information that the job advertisement specifically requested which is not covered in your resume, including your availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.
6 Make the first sentence of the second paragraph hard-hitting – make it a quick introduction of your accomplishments directed at the qualifications and skills the job/industry requires.
7 Make your cover letter (and yourself, that is) more enticing to your prospective employers, by presenting facts that would interest them in hiring, or at least, interviewing you, such as your ability to increase profits, save money, conserve time, to immediately discharge or assume responsibility, and rapidly produce results when hired.
8 Be proactive by indicating that you will do a follow-up. This will show your deep interest to your job application, by saying something like, "I will contact you in the next two week to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications."
9 Make the last paragraph count. In the final sentences, use call-to-action and always request for an interview. Also thank the reader for reading your cover letter and looking into your resume
When writing a resume always consider that the piece of paper you’ll be writing will generally represent who you are, what you can offer and why they should hire you. To put it simply, it is a marketing brochure showcasing "you", your specifications and your capabilities and what you offer their company if you get hired.