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March 29, 2012
Dear Mr. _________:
I write to you inform you that I am interested in the position of Guest Service Manager. I have been loyal to the hotel for 9 years and believe I would make a good candidate for said position.
Sincerely
Will that work or do employers look for something more? As some of you may know my husband is interested in a position he has been ignored for 3 times. He has let them know he is interested again in the position so they asked anyone interested in the position to write a letter of interest.
(I have never heard of a letter like this so any help would appreciated.)
Sanity Claws
(21,849 posts)Is there a written description for the position? I would look at any written job description or job posting and try to list how your husband fills all the requirements.
Please feel free to PM me if you feel that you would prefer to talk off the board.
Good luck to you and your husband.
rug
(82,333 posts)Not bad to mention loyalty but good to put in a sentence emphasing the knowledge he's acquired about the operation over that time.
Don't forget to pRoOfReAd!1!
Good luck.
Justice wanted
(2,657 posts)Working at the hotel for the past nine years has allowed me to under the day to day operations of this particular hotel and this knowledge would allow me to learn the additional responsibilities of Guest Service Manager quicker than a individual who has not work at the hotel before.
rug
(82,333 posts)But fix the typos!
trof
(54,256 posts)It sounds a bit stilted and 'old fashioned'(?).
"I write to inform you that" is superfluous.
An unneeded space filler.
I'd try:
"I am certainly interested in filling the position of Guest Service Manager.
I've been with (hotel name) for nine years and my performance reviews (does he have those?) reflect my dedication and abilities.
When I first came to work here, I didn't look on it as 'just a job'.
It's a career.
I feel qualified to do a good job as GSM and see it as a step up in my career progression.
Thank you for your consideration.
Justice wanted
(2,657 posts)Thank you so much for your help. If I may use your example I will place it in a letter along with a couple other things my husband wants to add. I have also updated his resume for him to give them as well.
Thank you for this help.
trof
(54,256 posts)I'm always happy to help a fellow DUer.
Makes my day.
Sanity Claws
(21,849 posts)This poster is right. Old-fashioned does not cut it these days.
ohiosmith
(24,262 posts)Re: Guest Service Manager
Dear Mr. _______,
I understand from your advertisement in the ____________, dated ________,that you have a requirement for an experienced Guest Service Manager. Enclosed for your perusal and consideration is my resume'.
For more than nine years I have been the ______________ with xyz. My responsibilities included but were not limited to _________,____________,and _____________.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss in detail how my experience, education, and background will meet your needs.
I will contact you on____________ to see when and if it would be appropriate for us to meet either by telephone or in person.
Should you require any additional information or clarification, please contact me at__________.
Cordially,
Zzzzzxxxxz
Justice wanted
(2,657 posts)ohiosmith
(24,262 posts)needs. Additionally, modify your resume to mirror their requirement. Good luck.
Any questions, don't hesitate.