Is this cover letter too long? I have skills managers don't have and it takes a lot of words to define me and my leadership abilities..
Dear Hiring Manager,
I comprehend Most Management positions require a College Degree, I have obtained the Rank of Sergeant in the United States Army and have performed the duties and responsibilities of a Non-Commissioned Officer. I have been trained, mentored and tested in leadership with integrity and a respect towards duty to a degree of professionalism unobtainable within any college. My personal courage to maintain integrity, work ethic, compassion and respect to all with no definition of race, creed, or color along with the professional skills needed to be a true leader were molded by the most skilled group of professional leaders ever known to man. My attention to detail, following, and executing the orders of my leadership without exception nor excuse have been acquired while enduring the stresses of active combat and imminent risk to one’s personal safety. It is my duty to serve my leadership as a tool that is honored to serve the team. I as an individual possess strong analytical and communication skills. Coupled with my self-motivated, outgoing, and humble personae I find fulfillment in leading, training, mentoring, team building, disciplining with compassion and sharing of technical knowledge within various skill levels of a team. Respecting all team members regardless of skill level or job title, coworkers see me as a professional and a peer they can trust and rely on without fail. My managers will know I will always follow their instructions and in absence of orders or leadership conduct myself as my leadership has trained me to, by providing that leadership. Please take serious consideration in my request to lead and follow within your organization.
Sincerely,
Michael Cronk
Thank you for your service. The letter isn't too long. They should never be more than 1 page; however, your very first line implies something negative, so I wouldn't open with that. In fact, I wouldn't say anything about a lack of degree. You never want to include anything on a resume or cover letter that the reader can perceive in a negative manner. The less said about it, at this point the better. If or when they ask, then of course be truthful. Sometimes it's just better not to volunteer certain information! Best of luck.
Thank you for your services Michael,
Make sure to tailor EACH letter you send to that company. It should not be one generic letter. The company wants to hear why you are passionate about what they do. So, even if it takes a little longer to write and send out tailor each to be unique to that job. Also, keep it short and to the point or you might lose your audience. Good luck!!
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Michael, first off thank you for your service. What industry are you looking to apply for a management level roles in? You do have some grammatical errors (capitalization where its not needed). If you don't have a college degree that doesn't mean you cannot obtain a management level position. Yes, some companies and industries will require it but most definitely not all. Successful job experience and track record will still usually outweigh college degrees. I think it's ok to highlight the management skills you gain from the military, you should be proud of that - I would just refrain from potentially coming across as bashing a college degree vs. military experience. Stick with the positives. You don't need to call out or attract more attention to not having a degree. Cover letters IMO are really important if your industry experience or job titles have not been directly related to the role you are applying for but you can call out specific experience that can help the recruiter understand how your experience may warrant an interview. At the end of the day the interview is the maker or breaker. The resume or cover letter needs to be good enough to get the recruiter to warrant further conversation. Hope that is helpful.
I would suggest making 3 paragraphs instead of only one. It would be easier to read.
Other than some random capitalization in your first sentence, your cover letter is fine. You don't need to capitalize "Most Management" or "College Degree", etc. In your sentence beginning "I as an individual", you could just say, "As an individual, I". Second to the last sentence, the last two uses of the word "leadership" are repetitive and redundant. Anyway, very interesting cover letter. Good luck to you, sir.
Thank you very much Michael for your bravery and military service to our country. I am in your debt.