Sample Cover Letter For A Recent Kenyan Graduate + Extra Tips

I will tell you what, I’ve had my share of going through a couple of cover letters through a previous work experience. Although the designs or templates may vary across recruiting firms and individuals, the message always remains the same,

to the recruiter.

A cover/ing letter is your sales pitch to the recruiter/hiring manager/HR, whether you are applying for a director position, a managerial position or in this case, a graduate trainee position with no prior working experience other than an attachment/internship position.

• A highlight on teamwork skills that demonstrate you can work with other people (this could be from working or volunteering in various clubs in campus)
• A mention of your core strengths and contributions that show you are a stand-out applicant
• School work experience or volunteer work that demonstrates your strengths and contributions
• Highly important is to mention your involvement in sporting or community clubs
• And lastly you cam mention hobbies or interests that are relevant to the job.

• Using too many I’s
• Repeating what’s on your CV
• Irrelevant salutations/wording (hey, how are you, hope this finds you well etc)

Johnston Kiprono
P.O B.O.X 67890,
Nairobi, Kenya.

21st May 2019

The Human Resource Manager,
XYZ Company LTD,
P.O BOX 45678-002,
Mombasa, Kenya.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

As a highly driven and detail oriented individual, I wish to express my interest in the position of a Retail Sales Trainee in your esteemed company. I believe my outstanding interactive, sales and public speaking skills which I have honed during my 6 months internship tenure with ABC pharmaceutical company makes me a highly competitive candidate for the job.

In addition, as a recent graduate, I have been extensively involved in campus community, which has allowed me to develop strong relational skills. My involvement in various events in the drama club and volunteering with a local NGO has allowed me to work closely with teams, thus enhancing my interpersonal skills.

You highlighted that you are looking for a candidate with strong public speaking skills and a highly emotional intelligent candidate. During my course work and internship period I was assigned with deep involvement projects which refined my ability to be friendly, polite, confident in giving advice and ability to follow procedures correctly: skills I believe are crucial to this position.

Attached please find my CV for your consideration. I look forward to an interview with you where we can discuss the value I will be bringing to your company.

Yours Sincerely,
Johnston Kiprono.