A Sample Cover Letter to Personal Referral

Cover Letter for Civil Construction Jobs

A sample cover letter to a personal referral.

Richard Anderson,
1234 West 67 Street,
Carlisle MA 01741,
(123)-456 7890.

Date: 1st May, 2005.

John Smith,
National Builders,
257 Park Avenue South,
New York, NY 12345-6789.

Dear John,

Regional Builders, the firm I worked with for the last fifteen years, was sold at year-end and merged with another construction company. As a result, my job was eliminated. I am looking forward towards opportunities locally here in New York. I'm looking for some advice and counsel from people I know and trust.

I'd like to continue to be in construction field of financial service company (banks, vaults, insurance companies, etc.). I'm good at administration and teamwork. I've also managed safety and fire-fighting tasks of all volumes. I like being a part of a dynamic organization, and I am looking for that next opportunity.

You're a successful person with friends who are also successful. Perhaps you, or someone you know, are cognizant of a firm that needs someone with my capabilities. If so, I'd appreciate your giving them a copy of the enclosed resume, and I'd like their name so that I can contact them personally.

My earlier job has been exciting, and I'm sure the next opportunity will hold even more promise. I'm glad about the prospect for change and I hope that you can help me make sure it's a positive change. I'd appreciate your thoughts and ideas. Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,

Richard Anderson.