Sample cover letter for Full Time position at Chipotles

All of my work experiences have involved working within a team-based culture. This involved planning, organisation, co-ordination and commitment e.g., in retail, this ensured daily sales targets were met, a fair distribution of tasks and effective communication amongst all staff members.

SKILLS

Attention to quality

I take pride in my work and aim for my highest possible standard. I made the various jobs that I have had enjoyable by setting myself high standards of cleanliness, speed and accuracy.

Teamwork

My previous work, especially McDonalds were jobs with high emphasis on teamwork. At McDonalds I often ran the kitchen, which involved me taking the initiative and learning to co-operate with different types of people. I enjoyed regularly representing my school as part of the Hockey Team.

Communication

I learned to establish effective working relationships quickly with people, often very different to me, in the variety of jobs that I have taken on. I have played some sessions as a dj, which gave me confidence in communicating with large groups. The till-work I have done has developed my communication skills with customers in a wide range of moods!

Willingness to learn

I have always been a keen learner, and have picked up new systems quickly in my various jobs. I like the way maths fits together and I am enjoying learning how real life problems can be solved with mathematical models. I have always found any new knowledge or skill interesting.

Problem solving

I have a questioning and determined attitude to problems. I would describe myself as a creative and passionate mathematician: once a topic captures my interest I am quick to grasp it and I will question methods and look for new strategies.

Computing skills

Competent using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, email & other I.T. applications. I also have effective knowledge of MAPLE, Minitab and Latex.

My Financial Modelling module, gave an introduction to the actuarial system Prophet, as well as teaching the more complicated financial commands in Excel.

INTERESTS

At school I was a member of the lacrosse team that won the Thanet Cups I continued my involvement in lacrosse at university, representing all three teams. In my final year I was voted Club Secretary by my peers.

My peers nominated me as course representative for my degree course.