So I'm applying for several jobs in Chevron USA, but reading through their requirements I found out I have to have a cover letter.

I've never had to write one of these before and currently with what I've found through google I'm still stumped. Any suggestions on how to write one and what to put in it?

Also, the thing that makes it difficult is it has to be generically addressed to anyone in the Chevron HR department and it has to cover all my bases.

edit:

so now I need to decide if I'm going to try and go for the job in Colorado or go for the one thats open in Alaska right now...

nobody reads these fucking things anyway...

Your Name
Your address
Your phone # your email

January 9, 2008

MacGillivray Partners
33 Main St East
Hamilton, ON L8N 4K5

Dear Recruitment Team,

Two summers of diverse work experience demanding that I quickly grasp the nature of the business and deliver results under little supervision makes me an excellent candidate for the intern position at MacGillivray Partners as posted on the *********** job posting board.

Through past work experiences, I have strengthened my analytical and communication skills. While employed at ******** in the fraud department, I excelled working in a team environment, gaining an appreciation for the importance of unity and cooperation within a group. I also developed a strong understanding of the mechanics of Canada’s credit system while aiding customers against identity theft. My work tenure at ******* allowed me to demonstrate leadership as a trainer, instructing staff and ensuring compliance with ******* policies and procedures.

My ultimate career goal of becoming a CA is one that I would like to see begin with MacGillivray Partners. I am confident that my skill sets and work ethic will make me a valued and profitable employee.

I have forwarded my resume to provide more insight as to how I could be an excellent addition to your team. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss how I can contribute to MacGillivray Partners. Thank you for your time and for considering my qualifications.



Sincerely,





Your name.

I agree with Ark. Fuck cover letters. A resume should have all the same information anyway.

nobody reads these fucking things anyway...
Awesome, I'll definately use that as my template.

It just gets uploaded to their website and loses all formatting, along with my resume losing all formatting. I hate online applications anyway.

Awesome, I'll definately use that as my template.

It just gets uploaded to their website and loses all formatting, along with my resume losing all formatting. I hate online applications anyway.

No, they end up printing whatever it is you send in, if they want you.

No, they end up printing whatever it is you send in, if they want you.
the local guys want me, I know that for sure ;)

Well shit.

Just found out today a guy that used to have this position but got promoted is thinking about applying for this one because he's burned out at his current position.

That pretty much fucks me on this one.

Oh well, still applying for it. Might get lucky.

anyway, here's my cover letter:

Dear Recruitment Team,

Six years of diverse work experience on various oil field projects demanding that I work well with little to no supervision and understand the basic job requirements with basic instructions makes me an excellent candidate for the Plant Operator Position at the Rangely, Colorado facility as posted on the Chevron Careers website.

Through past work experience, I have strengthened my interpersonal communication and problem solving skills. My work tenure at Ace Inspection Services required me to exercise leadership as a project foreman, where I managed the night shift on the 2005 Chevron Carter Creek Shutdown, ensuring that the crews complied with all safety policies and procedures. I also developed a strong understanding of oilfield safety procedures throughout various positions working as both a supervisor and a technician. These skills enable me to work through challenges found on oil and gas processing facilities. I excel at working in a dynamic team environment because I understand the importance of unity and communication within the group. This not only makes accurate completion of the job faster and easier, but also provides the safest work environment possible.

My ultimate career goal of becoming a Plant Operator position is one that I would like to see begin with Chevron USA. I am confident that my skill sets and work ethic will make me a valued and trusted employee.

I have uploaded my resume to provide more insight as to how I could be an excellent addition to your team. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss how I can contribute to the Rangely, Colorado facility. Thank you for your time and for considering my Qualifications.


thoughts?

Looks good. Read it over a couple of times to fix the odd grammar/punctuation mistake, but overall it gets the job done.

Texas Tea?

Black Gold?
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6442/beverlyhillbilliesue1.jpg

Oil that is.......

thasnks all for gaying it up

well... everything is submitted. Now the waiting begins.

Christ, its bad enough to almost give a guy ulcers.

nobody reads these fucking things anyway...

if you're gonna send the cover letter via email or something you should also name it "nobody reads these fucking things anyway", lol :bigthumb:

Personally I would have probably written it in the third person (not sure how you civilians do it, but in the military all evaluation reports must be written that way), and I would have focused more on the cause/effect and end results of your actions during your career

Example: "As a result of Petty Officer (PO) Fendamonky's professional and accurate training in the correct Tactics, Techniques and Procedures to successfully counter fatalities in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack, deaths from IED strikes have gone down by 15% in the region where his training was administered. Further, his expertise in IED Site Exploitation has allowed him to successfully mentor host nation exploitation teams. Their current proficiency, as a result of PO Fendamonky's training, has allowed Coalition forces to turn over responsibility in the realm of site exploitation six months ahead of schedule, allowing US and Coalition exploitation teams a much needed, and much earned, respite."

Basically don't just your actions, tell the results of your actions, emphasize how they positively effected your work environment, saved the company money, improved production figures, etc., etc.

I was under the impression that a cover letter is the summary of your entire resume, and as a result should be the best looking damn thing you can possibly come up with. It's job is to spark the employer's interest, catch his attention and make him more interested in your resume than anybody elses...


But I don't really know how you guys do your thing in the civilian world ^_^

The way that I was taught in school, was to save your results for your resume. The cover letter should be used to give more detail about your intangibles.

Eh, the version posted isn't the version submitted. It was polished up and bolstered quite a bit before sending it in.

I'm not too worried about it, the head guy on the hiring committee is the one that wanted me to apply for it. Pretty sure I'll be on the short list, then it just comes down to the interview and prior experience.

Nice =)

I've always gone by the extension of the whole "It's not what you know.." deal. I prefer "It's not who you know, it's who knows you..."

Nice =)

I've always gone by the extension of the whole "It's not what you know.." deal. I prefer "It's not who you know, it's who knows you..."

The greatest example of that is the airlines. If you have connections, you have a far better chance of getting a job with the majors.

Nice =)

I've always gone by the extension of the whole "It's not what you know.." deal. I prefer "It's not who you know, it's who knows you..."
fuckin A. I tried to explain that to a few people not too long ago, its amazing what can happen when the right people know of you.