cover letters,HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER
How to Write a Cover Letter
Cover Letter Template for Beauty Industry Jobs
The cover letter seems to be going the way of the dodo in the beauty industry. However, they are an important piece of your application package when done right. Not only do they express a bit about your professional background, they give the employer hints about your language skills, plus the way they can expect you to express yourself verbally.
In the beauty industry, language is very important as it is the number one tool we use to build relationships with our clients.
Get that salon/spa job with an effective cover letter!
Every cover letter needs to be customized. This makes applying for employment a bothersome process. It prevents you from sending a mass email with your résumé to all employers all at once.
However, employers do not like receiving application packages that were obviously sent to the masses. It is quite apparent when an applicant has not taken the time to research the potential employer and is applying anywhere and everywhere. These are the résumés that end up in the shred pile before anyone gets a chance to review them.
As a beauty industry resource centre, we encourage all service providers looking for employment to use a cover letter in the application package. In this article, we will share the basic information that should be included in your cover letter. Follow the template we provide, and customizing a cover letter will be much easier 😉
BEAUTY INDUSTRY COVER LETTER OUTLINE
Your Full Name
Your address
City, Province, Postal Code
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Name of Recipient
Recipient’s position
Company Full Name
Street address
City, Province, Postal Code
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DATE
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RE: Position Title (Job Reference Number, if available)
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GREETING: Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
*TIP: Address the person by last name. To be gender-neutral, don’t use Mr./Ms. and use the person’s full name instead (e.g. Dear Taylor Smith). If you do not know who to address, use “To whom this may concern”. This is the ONLY time you should be using this greeting.
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FIRST PARAGRAPH: Why are you writing? Explain your reason. If you are applying for a specific job, state how you heard about the opportunity (newspaper? Online job bank? Word of Mouth? Etc.). If you’re not applying for a specific job, say WHY you are interested in working for this organization.
*TIP: Give one brief reason why you want to work for that spa/salon- do you like the product line they carry? Do you enjoy performing the specific services they offer? Etc.) If someone referred you to the employer, name that person (for example, ‘Anna Thompson, your Head of Esthetics’, suggested I write to you).
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MIDDLE PARAGRAPH(S): Why do you think you are a good fit for this position in this spa/salon? Point out any key experience (including volunteer, training or school experience) that qualifies you for the position.
*TIP: Keep your paragraphs short. If you are responding to a job posting, explain how your skills and experience match those described in the posting.
*EXTRA TIP: Use similar language that they did on the job posting. Similar, not identical.
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LAST PARAGRAPH: State that a résumé (and if available, a portfolio) is enclosed for more information. Request an interview by expressing that you would like to meet, and offer to provide additional information if needed.
*TIP: Include your phone number in the last paragraph so that piece of information is readily available should the employer want to contact you immediately.
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SIGN-OFF: Sincerely,
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Your Full Name
*TIP: If you are delivering your resumé in person, leave three lines for your signature before your name. If you’re sending it electronically, you don’t need to leave space before your name.
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Enclosure
We hope this cover letter template helps. Best of luck in your job search, and remember, looking for a job IS a job! Consciously dedicate time daily to job searching, even if it’s half an hour per day. The bigger you cast your net, the sooner you’ll reel in the fish 😉
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EXECUTIVE SPA GROUP
Beauty Industry Resource Centre
(780) 604 2772
executivespagroup.com
