The cover letter and resume provided in this paper concerns application for the position of a brand manager. Generally a cover letter provides a general idea about the application being made and gives an overview of the suitability of the candidate to the job position being applied for. A cover letter is attached to the resume and the contents are a summary of the skills that might be relevant to the employer. It is also used to show the potential employers that the applicant is conversant with the organization about the products, employment needs and potential markets for their products. The applicant uses the cover letter to paint a good picture of his/her qualification in brief[1].
According to Montag[2], every resume should be accompanied by a cover letter since “the cover letter and resume are coequal and inseparable components of the total marketing package” (p. 72). With these two components, one can easily secure an interview which is the principle aim while applying for any position. It is on this basis that I have written down my resume and cover letter in pursuit of a position as a Brand Manager with Smithkline Inc.
Cover Letter
John Paul,
3453 Front Street,
Mount Celebres,
CA 6532.
Email: johnpaul@yahoo.com
26 October 2010.
The Human Resources Manager,
Smithkline Inc.
5363 Smithkline Plaza,
Industrial Point, CA 2434,
Dear sir/madam,
Re: Application for the position of a Brand Manager
I am writing to apply for the position of a Brand Manager advertised in your website on 20th October 25, 2010. I am sincerely interested in the position and am ready to work with you to maintain a successful business for your brands in the market. It is my sincere hope that my professional and academic qualifications combined with my work experience will be of great help in working with you. In addition, my future academic and professional aspirations will come along to enhance my competence and contribution to the company as a Brand Manager.
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (marketing option) from Oxford University in 2008, I have worked with Apple Inc. as a marketing manager for the computer brands in the Northern Region. In addition I have worked with several pharmaceutical companies in the marketing of their brands within the country and abroad. I have done a certificate course in Business Management from Massachusetts University and graduated with a first class honors. In addition, I have done a professional course in Market Positioning and Brand Identification. Smithkline has been my company of interest throughout my career journey and it is my hop that I can contribute successfully to the profitability of the company by the application of my skills and experience.
Since I expect to join graduate school in 18 months time and study master in Business Administration I believe I will amass enough knowledge to contribute into research and development as a Brand Manager in your company. In the mean time, I will utilize my acquired skills in working in groups to make sure that all the persons who will be assigned to me will work cooperatively. While working as a research assistant for a master’s student on customer satisfaction survey in the pharmaceutical industry, I developed enough analytical skills that will prove beneficial in Smithkline Inc.
I have worked as an intern in the pharmacy department at my University and acquired knowledge on existing pharmaceutical companies and their products. With such knowledge, I will be equipped on our competitors and their tactics thus I will be able to counter competition successfully as a Brand Manager.
I patiently wait upon your consideration for my application and wait to work with you soon. Please notify me promptly as soon as you make your decision about my application. It will be great pleasure attending an interview with you and I kindly request you consider inviting me to show a portfolio of my qualifications as well as suitability for the position. You can contact me any time using my email address or my cell phone provided in the resume. Attached to this letter is a copy of my curriculum vitae for your perusal. Thanks in advance.
Yours truly,
Paul John
Resume
Personal Details
Name John Paul
Date of birth 18th February 1984
Nationality American
Marital Status Single
Contact address 3453 Front Street,
Mount Celebres,
CA 6532.
Phone No. +144575564
Languages English and French (Fluently spoken and written)
E-mail johnpaul@yahoo.com
I.D. No. 1345641447
Executive profile
Seeking a position where skills in sales, marketing, management, accounting and entrepreneurship will add profitability to the firm’s operations.
Am ready to work under minimum supervision to achieve results under high pressure.
To display talent, innovation and creativity while working with and through people to attain best achievable results.
To explore new heights in a challenging position so as to achieve set goals within a specific period of time.
My professional and academic career is a reflection of wealth of knowledge and skills in branding and marketing different brands in different markets.
I have the ability to communicate fluently with customers and colleagues and understand people from different cultural backgrounds.
Educational Background
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Marketing option) from Oxford University and expecting to graduate on November 27, 2010
Academic project: An exploratory study of modern market trends on brand changes in the pharmaceutical industry.
Supervisors: Prof. A. S. Zahimir and Dr. K. M. Yusuf
Certificate in Business Management from Massachusetts University and graduated with a first class honors on November 10, 2005.
Academic project: An investigation of the current changes in the supply and demand of personal computer products: a case study of Apple Inc.
Supervisor: Dr. K. M. Field.
Professional Qualification
In 2008 I acquired a professional course in market positioning and brand identification. I have also attended workshops related to brand management and marketing of various products in the market. In addition to this, I have also joined professional marketers association where we learn from each other about the challenges and successes in the marketing and branding profession.
Computer Literacy
I have done a certificate course in computer applications from GSM Computer Training institute. The courses attended are Ms Word 2007, Ms Access 2003, Ms. Excel 2008, PowerPoint, internet and emailing.
In addition, I have done a computer course in Professional Accounting and QuickBooks, Sage Accounts, and Pastel Partner 5.2 from the same institution.
Other short courses done in computers are certificate in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) studied at the Department of Information Technology at Massachusetts University, School of Business.
Other skills acquired are: First Aid Training at St John Ambulance
Leadership training
Awards and Merits
Awarded certificates of merit as an outstanding student-Overall Best in Economics
Awarded certificate of merit as an outstanding student-Most Improved Student
Awarded certificate of Participation in HIV/AIDS and Life Skills Peer Education Training
Work and Professional Experience
I have worked with Apple Inc. as a marketing manager for the computer brands in the Northern Region in 2009. This job helped me familiarize with the marketing of different brands and how to introduce new brands in a market. It is through this job that I acquired skills in communicating with different customers to create demand to potential and existing customers. To be specific, I was able to facilitate in the introduction of two Apple brands in the Northern Region and these have gained popularity among consumers up to date.
To acquaint myself with research, I have conducted a research on customer satisfaction survey, work, environment baseline survey, external customer satisfaction and survey about customers in the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, I surveyed training needs about professionals in the industry to identify the required skills for marketing various brands in the pharmaceutical industry. These studies were done in conjunction with a master’s degree student at Oxford University where I was acting as a research assistant. During these surveys, I not only learnt new skills in market research but I also got a chance to exercise my acquired knowledge in SPSS to conduct data analysis.
While working with Apple Inc. I did part time jobs as a tutor at a local business training college where I acquired wealth of knowledge on teaching business related courses and in particular, marketing of different brands in a market. I also acquired skills in leadership because I was able to mobilize students to market various products in the college. Through this exercise I was able to establish partnerships with stakeholders in the business and marketing arena. Last year I achieved an award for being the best student at the school and I attribute this achievement to the commitment and passion I have been having for my career.
At college, I was an intern for five months in the University’s health department, pharmacy section. During my 5 months in this department, I was able to familiarize myself with pharmaceutical products, their prices, distribution and more so I came across the several pharmaceutical industries operating in this region. Other skills acquired during the internship include communication skills with coworkers and clients, drug stock taking and record keeping as well as pricing pharmaceutical products.
I have also been a discussion group leader in college. The opportunity to lead our discussion group has equipped me with skills of working with other people. In addition, I have learnt how to accommodate different personalities and successfully achieve the goals and objectives of a group. I confidently defended my university project in addition to conducting course work presentations in class thus testing and approving my oratory skills and personal confidence.
Extra Curriculum Activities
During my free time I like conducting community services to our surrounding people by mobilizing the youths to become innovative and improve their lives for a better tomorrow. As a trained peer leader, I am instrumental in organizing youths in our locality to combat poverty and unemployment-related ills affecting young people.
Hockey is my favorite game and I like playing during my free time to release stress and interact with other people. Other than playing hockey, I also participate in athletics where I run 3000 meters steeplechase race.
Being a Christian I enjoy joining other people in mass and worship. I have set aside some hours each day for prayer and attending Christian meetings within my locality as well as in other regions. I also get involved in charity work through my church where we visit prisoners every month.
It has been my obligation to improve the living standards of the poor people by attending freedom from hunger walks. Most of these events are organized by non-governmental organizations as well as governmental forums to assist the poor as well as improve the welfare of the people in pathetic conditions.
Hobbies
Listening to the radio for updates especially on business matters.
Watching documentaries on wildlife and geographic features.
Taking a leading role in visiting youths who are in drug rehabilitation centers or in homes for the sick.
Working with young people and directing them towards positive thinking and development.
Watching volleyball
Other personal attributes
Independent decision maker
Excellent Presentation skills
Good verbal and Communication skills
Excellent documentation, implementation & problem resolution skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Referees
Prof. Mustafa King,
The Lead Manager,
Professional Marketers Association,
Cell Phone + (615) 5554-55554
Email address: mustafaking@yahoo.com
Collins Will, PhD,
University of New Mexico,
School of Humanities,
Tel: +144270654757
Email: collinwill@gmail.com
Nicholas M. Harris,
Apple Inc.,
Cell phone: +187200672973
Email: mharris@gmail.com
Bibliography
Montag, William E. CareerJournal.com resume guide for $100,000+ executive jobs. New Jersey, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002.
Provenzano, Steven. The guide to basic cover letter writing. McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0071435727, 9780071435727, 2004.
[1] Steven, Provenzano. The guide to basic cover letter writing, (Second edition). McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0071435727, 9780071435727, 2004. p. 6.
[2] William, Montag, E. CareerJournal.com resume guide for $100,000+ executive jobs. New Jersey, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2002. p. 72.
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