Cover Letter for Receptionist

Cover Letter for Receptionist

The job of a receptionist demands a smart and dynamic candidate who is courteous and sociable by nature. The candidate should also be good at multitasking. Almost all the companies, hotels, restaurants, research centers, educational institutes need receptionists.
While applying for the post of a receptionist, you need a nicely written resume and an impressive cover letter. In the cover letter, you are supposed to mention some additional points which have not been mentioned in the resume. Be short; but precise and appealing. The potential employer should be encouraged to go through your resume attached along with the cover letter.
We have a couple of cover letter samples for you to refer to. The names and addresses in the samples have been used just for the sake of example. You need to replace this part with the real names and addresses in your cover letter. Have a look at the following samples.

Job Application

Sample 1

Eliza Smith,
1666 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 400,
Washington, DC 20009,
Home: (202) 328-7004.
Email: michaelsmith@xyz.com

Date: 1st May, 2005.

Mr. John Smith,
Hotel Bon Appetit,
257, Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.
Dear Sir,
I am writing to you in regards to the position for a Hotel Receptionist which was advertised in today's New York Times.
I have enclosed a copy of my resume to provide you with an overview of my skills and experience. I have 7 months of experience working in a similar role. I believe I am capable of performing the duties required for this position. My most recent position has developed my communication and organizational skills.
I wish to build on my career and I believe that this position is able to offer that. I am ready to take on more responsibilities and I am eager to learn new tasks.
I would be more than happy to come in for an interview at your earliest convenience. Please contact me at the above address or phone number if you require any further details.
Yours sincerely,
[Signature]
Eliza Smith
Enclosures:
Resume

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Sample Job Application

Sample 2

Rebecca Webster
1126 16th St. NW, Ste. 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Home: (202) 785-1670
Email: rebeccawebster@xyz.com

Date: May 09, 2003.

Ms. Steffi Richards
Recruiter
Wilkinson and Wilkinson Inc.
Washington
Ref:
Advertisement published in the Daily Washington Times dated May 08, 2003
Sub: Application for the post of a Receptionist
Dear Madam,
This is with reference to the advertisement published in yesterday's Washington Times regarding vacancy for the post of a receptionist in Wilkinson and Wilkinson Inc, Washington. I would like to apply for this post and be a part of the smooth office routine of a famous company like Wilkinson and Wilkinson Inc. I have enclosed herewith my updated resume for your perusal. While this cover letter is a means to introduce myself to you, my resume would give you the idea of my skills and competencies.
I have worked as a receptionist for 2 years and am familiar with the general office duties that a receptionist is expected to perform. I am good at multitasking and have always been admired by my seniors for my courteous, sociable and talkative nature which is the most important expectation from a receptionist.
I am also sending you my latest photograph just to give a fair idea about my personality. Given an opportunity, I am committed to bring in best results for the organization.
I am eagerly awaiting a positive reply from you. I shall furnish you with all the relevant documents at the time of the interview.
Yours Sincerely,
[Signature]
Rebecca Webster