Free Resume Cover Letter for Telecommuting

Free Cover Letter Template

Telecommuting Cover Letters 101 and Free Resume Cover Letter Template

Sending a resume without a cover letter is like flying an airplane with no pilot. It is going to crash and burn. A cover letter is your snappy introduction. It lets the employer know right away why he/she should hire you. Never consider sending a resume naked, it needs its cover letter! I have always encouraged people to write creatively, an average employer who sits and reads resumes all day long has a rather short attention span. Be sure to write something that will catch their eye. There are some basics to writing a good professional cover letter. I will outline them below:

1. Your name and full address with your e-mail address comes first.
2. The name and address of the person and company you are addressing it to.
3. The date.
4. The title of the person you are addressing the cover letter to.
5. Your introduction
6. (Skip a line) The body of the cover letter. Let hem know about your skills and what you can offer to the company, let them know you are looking to telecommute from your home office.
7. (Skip a line) Your closing paragraph. Insist on an interview and thank them for their valuable time and consideration.
8. Closing (Sincerely, Respectfully)
9. Your signature

Here is an example cover letter – but at the bottom of this page you can find popular books on cover letters. Having a book on hand to refer to is a nice tool to have. I own three cover letter and resume books myself. I’ve even thought about writing resumes for others. But I really feel like you can save yourself some major bucks by doing it yourself. And with books to refer to – it makes it so much easier.

Be sure to have someone objective take a look  – some times a fresh set of eyes can fine tune a cover letter or resume for you.

Sample:

Name
Address
Phone
Email

Employer Name
Address
Date

Dear Personnel Manager,

If you are currently in the market for an _____who has established an outstanding background in _______,________ and _________ the enclosed resume should be of interest to you.
I have over _____ years of experience in ____________. Some of my strengths include my ability to organize, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. I am hard working and know the importance of getting the job done right. Currently I am looking to telecommute from my home office, which is fully equipped to handle any project given to me.
Should you agree that my skills match the requirements for a position you might have available or expect to become available, I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you. I thank you for your time and look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,
(your name)
Enclosure