How can the world resist my charms? Here’s a cover letter that I just attached to an application:
Hi. I am Bob Brown.
I believe that I am the ideal candidate for this position.
I am sure that you will agree once you have browsed my CV.
In summary:
* I have used both Java and J2EE since they were first launched.
* I have extensive J2SE and J2EE(JEE) experience.
* I have delivered into production a couple of large-ish/critical systems using the Spring framework and associated modules (such as WebFlow, Valang and Caching). I have shipped WebService-based systems and have experience with XML processing in tools such as BEA Liquid Data and Stylus Studio.
* I have shipped on JBoss/RHEL4 and WebLogic and OC4J (9iAS).
* I am on the RedHat/JBoss list of preferred J2EE/JBoss consulting resources in Brisbane.
* I recently took a RedHat interview test (I chose not to take a position) and recieved the following feedback: “Our technical team evaluated your responses to the test and they are quite impressed.”
* I have been an authorised trainer for BEA (Tuxedo, Server).
* I am also an authorised trainer for Oracle (Java/J2EE, and Portal courses).
* I also have experience with other frameworks such as JBoss SEAM and Groovy/Grails.
* I have performed Technical Team Leader roles in the past.
* I am a Certified Scrum Master.
* I have developed courseware for XML, Java, Linux courses.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks and regards,
BOB
It’s all true!
I left out the “Have Wife and Cat to support.” bit…thought that would sound too much like begging ;-)
