Engineer Resume Cover Letter

Applying for an engineering job will require the same amount of attention to detail you use in your daily practice as an engineer.

Does your resume sell your ability to deliver results? Many engineering candidates develop their resumes with the help of resume writers. If you write your resume without professional assistance, you could be at a disadvantage.

Important facts you should know about cover letters if you would like to succeed in your job search:

90% of all cover letters are never read, or scanned

But, the other 10% can sink good resumes

So, you must have an outstanding Engineering cover letter

A few tips to help you produce a superior cover letter:

• Just the facts: A cover letter is not an autobiography. It should be short and sweet, brief and to the point.
• Avoid negatives: It’s been said that no politician ever lost an election over a speech that wasn't made. Don't lose the election.
• Make your cover letter easy on the eyes: It should be easy to scan and have a logical progression. Bunched up text in long paragraphs will frustrate anyone who has to review hundreds of resumes and cover letters a week. Don't repeat your resume.
• Personalize your cover letter if possible: Your cover letter should be addressed to a specific person whenever indentifying information is available.

Engineer Cover Letter Example

Sample of cover letter for engineering professional with job experience as project manager and software engineer.

Mr Blah Blah
Personnel Director
XYZ Limited
ABC House
Century Way
Somewhere
CD7 3LM

25 April 2009

Dear Mr Blah Blah

Job Title: Ref: 2345 Yorkshire Evening Post 20 April 2009
Your advert for the above position really interests me as I am confident that I have all the skills and experience you are looking for in this role. As a shift engineer currently and being relatively local to your area, I am sure that my skills will enhance your engineering team. I am pleased to say that I have some knowledge of your company's excellent reputation and your range of products, and I therefore wish to apply for the position as advertised.

From my enclosed CV you will note my background includes:

• Extensive training and experience in Electrical and Mechanical engineering applications in manufacturing, processing and packaging equipment
• Highly experienced in fault finding and rectification of manufacturing equipment.
• Skilled in electrical repair and maintenance of high-speed production line machinery.
• Comprehensive experience in engineering maintenance and equipment breakdown repair.
• A confident and loyal employee who possesses a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and positive team working attributes

With the broad multi-skilled engineering background experience I have gained at Belfield Masterson Engineering Limited, I am now ready to move into a more responsible position and will bringexperience, energy and ambition to the role.

As requested I confirm my current salary is £xxxx plus benefits and my drive to work time would be less than half an hour.

I trust that you will find my application to be of interest and look forward to meeting you at interview.

Yours sincerely

Ben Hepworth
Enc:CV

Your Engineer Cover Letter must get you to an interview so that you can convince the hiring manager of your suitability for the job in person.