How To Write A Cold Introduction Letter To Secure A Job Interview

Its funny how people are always keen on trying to get a new job and yet go about it the wrong way. How does one prepare him or herself for a new job. The interview is just another part of securing a job. In fact you need the company to call you in first before you can get a chance to go for the job interview. So how do you get to that stage. The company needs to know about you and you cant wait for the company to put out an advert in the Star... other potential candidates just like you, or even better will be waiting to contact the company the very same way and this lessens the chances of you managing to pass the preliminaries. You need to come up with a strategy to help you be a step above the rest. You need to learn how to contact the company before anyone else does.. and you need to do it right. You need to learn how to "cold call"

Below is a Cold Calling letter that you can customise and use

Cold Introduction Letter

Hilton Johani,
56 Paul Kruger Avenue,
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2008
Tel: 076 234 2947

22 January 2007

Mr Sanele Mbeki
Managing Director,
Presidential Holdings Pty Ltd,
104 Hingham Street,
Elandsfontein
Johannesburg, Gauteng, 1956

Dear Mr Mbeki,

I am looking to join a company that values its Software Development and with whom I can foster a prosperous career. I am writing to (company) seeking a potential position as a Call Centre Supervisor.

Enclosed is my resume and I trust that it will provide you with an overview of my experience and training in this field. I have 8 years experience working in a customer care environment and am passionate about this field. My most recent position has provided me with two years supervisory experience as a leader of a team of 15.

To further peruse my goal of taking on a management position in this dynamic field I recently enrolled and successfully graduated from a 6 month Software Development course. This together with my solid experience and knowledge in this area will offer you a powerful blend of theoretical knowledge and practical implementation skills

Please feel free to contact me at you convenience to set up an interview or if you require any further information from me. Kindly use the details that I have provided above,
Yours sincerely,

Hilton Johani

(Signature)