GucciKid
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I'm looking to get started in a position as a sales associate at a mid to high range menswear store in Toronto. I have virtually no retail experience, except for a job at a candy store, so I am probably going to look to start at a place like Club Monaco or Banana Republic and hopefully work my way up from there.
Below is my cover letter. Since I have no experience, I am really trying to grab someone's attention, just so I can get my foot in the door. Please let me know what you think and what changes I should make?
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a clothes horse. I can’t really pinpoint when it happened, but sometime over the past two years I became intensely interested in clothing and style. I love everything that is timeless, elegant and unique about men’s fashion. I am not applying for this position looking for a job. I am following a passion and quite possibly beginning a career.
My profound interest in clothing and fashion has lead me to become quite knowledgeable on the subject. Through books by style luminaries such as Alan Flusser, I’ve gained a very strong knowledge base in men’s style.
I’m familiar with construction methods, styles and materials. I can tell you anything from how to hand wash a cashmere sweater to how to recognize hand-stitching on a garment to the width of tie that will work best for you (relying on build and lapel width rather than seasonal trends). Furthermore, I have developed a very good eye for fit, which I believe I could use to help potential customers find the items that will help them look their best.
I do admit that my one weakness is that I do not have retail experience. I do, however, have some sales, as well as cash and key-holder experience. I also have a great deal of experience working in fine dining restaurants, an occupation which shares many similarities with that of a sales associate. I know how to up-sell and I am comfortable engaging with patrons in a polite and friendly way. I know the proper way to conduct myself in front of customers and am able to use my wine and food knowledge to make helpful recommendations. I believe I could do the same using my knowledge of men’s clothing and style.
I am just looking for a start, and can guarantee you that I will make an excellent and likely long-term addition to your sales team.
Sincerely,
GucciKid
Below is my cover letter. Since I have no experience, I am really trying to grab someone's attention, just so I can get my foot in the door. Please let me know what you think and what changes I should make?
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a clothes horse. I can’t really pinpoint when it happened, but sometime over the past two years I became intensely interested in clothing and style. I love everything that is timeless, elegant and unique about men’s fashion. I am not applying for this position looking for a job. I am following a passion and quite possibly beginning a career.
My profound interest in clothing and fashion has lead me to become quite knowledgeable on the subject. Through books by style luminaries such as Alan Flusser, I’ve gained a very strong knowledge base in men’s style.
I’m familiar with construction methods, styles and materials. I can tell you anything from how to hand wash a cashmere sweater to how to recognize hand-stitching on a garment to the width of tie that will work best for you (relying on build and lapel width rather than seasonal trends). Furthermore, I have developed a very good eye for fit, which I believe I could use to help potential customers find the items that will help them look their best.
I do admit that my one weakness is that I do not have retail experience. I do, however, have some sales, as well as cash and key-holder experience. I also have a great deal of experience working in fine dining restaurants, an occupation which shares many similarities with that of a sales associate. I know how to up-sell and I am comfortable engaging with patrons in a polite and friendly way. I know the proper way to conduct myself in front of customers and am able to use my wine and food knowledge to make helpful recommendations. I believe I could do the same using my knowledge of men’s clothing and style.
I am just looking for a start, and can guarantee you that I will make an excellent and likely long-term addition to your sales team.
Sincerely,
GucciKid