speculative job applications

[Hom3r]

Like many I'm seeking a job, can anybody suggest what to write in a covering letter?

Below is a sample of what I wrote before I left my last job. Of the 50 covering letter I sentI got 5 response's

Re: Vacancies

I am being made redundant from my current position as a Technical Librarian working for COMPANY NAME in LOCATION.

I have been looking at your website and note that although you have no vacancies at the moment you would be prepared to consider any motivated applicants with skills and experience relevant to your industry. In the circumstances I enclose my CV and would be grateful if you could spend just a few moments considering it.

I look forward to hearing from you with a response as soon as convenient.

Ok

Firstly don't tell them you've been made redundant - instead mention you are available to start 'at short notice' should a suitable vacancy occur.

Ideally a covering letter should be specific to each vacancy applied for, covering the main points of how your skills & experience fit the advertisement - a 'speculative' letter can't do this, but you need to 'tease' them.

I would put

Re: Vacancies

I have been looking at your website and note that although you have no vacancies at the moment, you would be prepared to consider any motivated applicants with skills and experience relevant to your industry.

As such, I enclose my CV for consideration.

I'm sure I can match my experience & qualifications to your requirements & would welcome the opportunity for an interview to expand on how this could be achieved.

I am available at short notice should a suitable vacancy occur.

[Hom3r]

Originally Posted by gazfan

Ok

Firstly don't tell them you've been made redundant - instead mention you are available to start 'at short notice' should a suitable vacancy occur.

Ideally a covering letter should be specific to each vacancy applied for, covering the main points of how your skills & experience fit the advertisement - a 'speculative' letter can't do this, but you need to 'tease' them.

I would put

Re: Vacancies

I have been looking at your website and note that although you have no vacancies at the moment, you would be prepared to consider any motivated applicants with skills and experience relevant to your industry.

As such, I enclose my CV for consideration.

I'm sure I can match my experience & qualifications to your requirements & would welcome the opportunity for an interview to expand on how this could be achieved.

I am available at short notice should a suitable vacancy occur.

Thanks for the response.

I was told after I had done the letter that the word redunant is not good to put on any letters or CVs.

With regards to your example, what would you say if the company in question doesn't have a website?