the headhunting process ex 4: sample answer: (234words)
dear mr jacobs
i am writing to apply to the position of sales adviser for the north east region which was advertised in herald international yesterday.
although i am currently working in the marketing department of a large multinational, i would appreciate to work for a rapidly expanding young company such as yours.
as you can see from my enclosed cv, i obtained an honours degree in sales and marketing from nottingham university in 1994. i thoroughly enjoyed the six months i spent in working in boots plc as pert of the course. during this time i gained invaluable insights into the nature of sales. after leaving university i initially spent time working for a small local firm before finding my current job and i feel that i am more suited to the dynamics and varied demands of a smaller firm.
not only has my experience familiarised me with the challenges faced by the industry today but, having been brought up in the north east, i know the region, its problems and its undoubted potential. as a result, i feel that i would be able to relate to your customers on both a professional and a personal level.
i am available for interview from 15 september and would be pleased to discuss my cv in more detail then,
i look forward to hearing from you.
yours sincerely
xxx