ReneeNC,
My career advisor says you should tell them where you heard of the position and why you are interested:
“I am writing to apply for the Administrative Officer position – an opportunity I learned about from
J_____ F_______, VAMC Credentialing Specialist. This position appeals to me because it offers me the opportunity to use my professional skills in conjunction with my lived experiences as a veteran to help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and regulatory compliance for the VISN 23 Health Care Network.
Then you should highlight 3-4 bullet points:
Listed below are the qualifications I possess that would enable me to make a significant contribution to the VISN 23 Health Care Network IT department:
• In several positions I have developed budgets and ensured expenditures were carried out according to agency guidelines
• As the ____________, I had the opportunity to oversee a variety of administrative programs and to interact with individuals of varied backgrounds while working toward mutual goals
• Several previous positions charged me with identifying problems and inefficiencies then developing recommendations for solutions
• I recently completed 66+ contact hours of skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Project which will help me formulate findings and present the results in a more professional manner
• I am able to successfully deliver results both independently as well as collaboratively.
I am available to discuss my qualifications further at your convenience. I can be contacted at (800) ___-____. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Renee NC
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