I was googling stuff in search for inspiration in order to write, yet another, cover letter in order to apply to, yet another, exciting vacancy advertised by a prosperous media company.
During my search, this amazing blog grabbed my attention. Titled ” 100 Jobs that I have no right applying for but which I’m going to apply for anyway… ” it perfectly emphasises the several feelings that each one of us has gone through while desperately looking for a new job, better opportunity, career-changing move, etc.
Some times, you feel that you are too good for a job and you are left over-charged with confidence, which is inevitably going to fade away in 2-day time when you understand that you’ll never get called back and you could have replied to that application so much better.
Some other times, you know far too well that you are under-skilled, but you like the job description of the job so much that you are going to apply for the vacancy anyway! And you are not even sad when, of course, after two weeks you haven’t been called back for an interview… even if you know you soooo deserve it because you would be perfect for that position!!!
ANYWAY…
Oliver, the majestic author of the text here below, drafted the most amazing cover letter that I have read in ages. Be ready to be amused…
“I decided that I would tonight apply to be a racing driver. It seems that Kruse Motor Sport are looking for someone to drive their Courage C65 race car in a variety of races, including the Le-Mans 24hr event. The Courage C65 is rather quick – it is about as powerful as a supercar (like the Saleen S7) while weighing about as much as a Smart Car – and I’m sure it would be considerably more entertaining to drive than my current Ford Focus 1.8 diesel…M6 Motorway) I’ve garnered a wealth of experience from my time spent playing on the Gran Turismo series of videogames on my Playstation and Playstation 2; in fact, I’ve managed to secure all my international licenses. And, while I seem to spend a large part of my virtual driving time either on the grass, in the gravel or going round in circles, I’m certain that in real life the whole thing is probably a lot easier.people in the USA who argue that first person shooters can gift people with the shooting skills needed to be killers (despite using a joypad or a mouse rather than an actual gun), I’m sure that the altogether more realistic simulation provided by Gran Turismo and a steering wheel is surely enough to allow me to walk into the position of lead driver on their team…
In my application letter, I highlighted my extensive racing experience but didn’t feel it necessary to mention that it was earned on my Playstation – after all, I’m sure it wouldn’t really make much of a difference to how they consider my application: HiI wish to apply for the advertised position of driver and have attached a recent CV.
I have extensive driving and racing experience – everything from Touring Cars to the GT series – and have all the relevant international licenses.
Recently, I have been putting in a considerable number of laps at the Nurburgring with my modified Pagani Zonda C12S and I make an effort to drive on a number of circuits around the world. I have experience of driving the Le-Mans Circuit de la Sarthe and believe that, given an opportunity, I could take my driving to the next level and drive the Courage C65 for you.
Regards
Oliver
I’m sure they will be impressed by my racing heritage and I hope to be jetting out to their headquarters in Cologne to put down some practice laps in their car very soon. Of course, I can’t see myself being with them for too long – they’re merely my stepping stone into the far more lucrative world of Formula 1…
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