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Hello all,
Feel free to post your cover letters here for feedback.
I was hoping to get some criticism on my own cover letter. I obtained my NREMT Basic certification this past July and have been job hunting ever since. The two major private ambulance companies in my area are now owned by the same company and use the same online application process. I have come to the conclusion that with no background in EMS or the medical field, I have no chance against the filters their digital applications system is most likely using, so I will have to win them over in person (which I would prefer anyway).
Despite my previous employment at several reputable companies (mainly dealing with IT Administration, the most notable being 5 years at Apple Inc.) I have never had the need to compose a cover letter. I've done soem research on the formatting and this is what I have come up with, please, light it up.
" I am seeking an EMT-B position with COMPANY to further my education and experience in the emergency medial services field. My career goals include working with a reputable inter-facility transport and 911 response ambulance service starting as an EMT-B and progressing to the Paramedic level. I place personal emphasis on continuing my education, in and out of the classroom, and enjoy delivering the best possible service to the community. I have been described by my colleagues as strongly team focused and approachable. My background in customer service and technology will lend itself greatly in providing quality care to patients and their families.
Working with a company that I can share these core values with is important to me, and is the main reason I have chosen to focus my efforts with COMPANY. I have consulted a few current employees who all share the same passion about their work with the company and recommended COMPANY as a gratifying and empowering career opportunity.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Signature"
Thank you for your help. I've been a long time lurker on the emtlife boards, but this is my first time posting. I attempted to find an active thread with discussion about cover letters, but they were all very old, it seemed wrong to revive them. (not intended to be a resuscitation crack at older folks).
Feel free to post your cover letters here for feedback.
I was hoping to get some criticism on my own cover letter. I obtained my NREMT Basic certification this past July and have been job hunting ever since. The two major private ambulance companies in my area are now owned by the same company and use the same online application process. I have come to the conclusion that with no background in EMS or the medical field, I have no chance against the filters their digital applications system is most likely using, so I will have to win them over in person (which I would prefer anyway).
Despite my previous employment at several reputable companies (mainly dealing with IT Administration, the most notable being 5 years at Apple Inc.) I have never had the need to compose a cover letter. I've done soem research on the formatting and this is what I have come up with, please, light it up.
" I am seeking an EMT-B position with COMPANY to further my education and experience in the emergency medial services field. My career goals include working with a reputable inter-facility transport and 911 response ambulance service starting as an EMT-B and progressing to the Paramedic level. I place personal emphasis on continuing my education, in and out of the classroom, and enjoy delivering the best possible service to the community. I have been described by my colleagues as strongly team focused and approachable. My background in customer service and technology will lend itself greatly in providing quality care to patients and their families.
Working with a company that I can share these core values with is important to me, and is the main reason I have chosen to focus my efforts with COMPANY. I have consulted a few current employees who all share the same passion about their work with the company and recommended COMPANY as a gratifying and empowering career opportunity.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Signature"
Thank you for your help. I've been a long time lurker on the emtlife boards, but this is my first time posting. I attempted to find an active thread with discussion about cover letters, but they were all very old, it seemed wrong to revive them. (not intended to be a resuscitation crack at older folks).