Monday 12 March 2012

Sample Software Engineer Cover Letter


Software engineers are professionals who are trained in developing and testing software. These professionals apply their skills and experience in designing and testing software. The software can be anything from a traffic signal design to spacecraft operation. As the information technology industry contributes a major portion to the country's revenue by exporting the software to other countries, the demand for software engineers is growing rapidly.

Cover letters are professional letters written in a personalized manner. The idea behind writing is to introduce you to the prospective employers and highlight your technical skills and expertise. An impressive cover letter can get the employers to go through your resume and consider you for the position. While making a cover letter, make sure to write your opening paragraph in a short and concise manner that it attracts the readers' attention and convince them that you are an ideal candidate for the position.

Here is a sample software engineer cover letter that can help you to put your technical skills and experiences in a succinct way.
Software Engineer Cover Letter

To
Tommy H. Cain
HR manager
Swift Software Pvt. Ltd.
1158 Dole Mine Road
Morrisville, NC 27560


From
Thelma M. Cavazos
370 School Street
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202 877 6823
Email: thelmamcavazos@teleworm.com



Dear Mr. Cain
I am a well qualified software engineer with over 6 years of professional work experience and an excellent track record of achievements in building value through expertise in:
Architecting complex systems 
Full life cycle application development
Hands on problem detection and rectification
Unique Software, the firm I was working with for the last three years, was merged with another financial group, and as a result my job was eliminated from the payroll. I was offered a job there but the position was temporary, and they wanted me to relocate to a different country to make it permanent. I am looking for opportunities locally.

I can work as a senior software engineer and can provide training to new hires. My expertise in the above mentioned fields can prove quite useful to any ongoing development projects. I like being part of a dynamic organization and am looking for that next opportunity.

I would greatly appreciate your assistance and advice and I look forward to hear a positive response from you.

Best Regards
Signature

Thelma M. Cavazos


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