THE COVER LETTER
The following points should be taken in to account when writing your cover letter:
- Think about content and layout. Use the same grade and colour paper as your CV
Unless a handwritten response is specifically asked for then you should type your letter - If using email then put your cover letter as the body of your email. Add your CV as an attachment
- Keep it clear and concise
- Don’t repeat the contents of your CV
- Keep it to one page
- Include your contact details (name, address, email and phone number)
- Find out who will be receiving the letter and address it them personally
- State the role you are applying for
- Relate your skills required in the job and why you are a good fit – these are your personal selling points
- Thank the employer for taking time to read your letter and CV and that you look forward to hearing from them soon
General Management
Ascension Executive Recruitment specialises in placing general management positions including:
- CEO
- Managing Director
- General Manager
- COO
- Operations Director
- Head of Operations
Not For Profit
We work very closely with the not for profit sector including placing candidates in the following positions:
- CEO
- General Manager
- Country Director
- Head of Fundraising
- Fundraising Manager
- Major Donor Fundraiser
Accountancy & Finance
We place senior finance professionals across a range of industries in permanent, contract and interim positions:
- CFO
- Partner
- Finance Director
- Financial Controller
- Head of Finance
- Finance Manager
Sales & Marketing
The sales and marketing function is at the forefront of most organisations and Ascension Executive Recruitment places candidates in roles including:
- Sales Director
- Sales Manager
- Head of Sales
- Commercial Director
- Account Director
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Marketing Director
- Digital Marketing Director
- Marketing Manager
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Brand Manager
Procurement & Supply Chain
As companies continue to keep a close eye on costs and the bottom line, the role of the procurement specialist continues to play an important and strategic role in organisations. Ascension Executive Recruitment recruits in the following:
- Procurement Director
- Procurement Manager
- Head of Supply Chain
- Supply Chain Manager
Human Resources
HR professionals are currently in high demand and we specialise in placing senior candidates in permanent and interim assignments in a wide variety of industries:
- HR Director
- Head of HR
- HR Manager
- HR Consultant
- Recruitment Director
- Recruitment Manager
- Recruitment Specialist
- Head of L&D
- L&D Manager
ASCENSION GROUP 2018 SALARY SURVEY
The Ascension Group (Ascension Executive Recruitment, Orange Recruitment, and Southside Personnel) 2018 Salary Survey finds modest pay increases with bonuses making a reappearance and softer benefits such as flexitime becoming increasingly important.
Find out what you are worth in our 2018 Salary Survey which is now available as a free download here.
46 Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Phone Number: +353 (0)1 4047168
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E-Mail Address: info@ascension.ie
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Citywest Business Campus,
Dublin 24, D24 YXW2
