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Here is a simple version of my cover letter:

Dear Madame, Mister.

With a hi-tech background in microcomputer administration gained from various places, I am well qualified to represent your company as a system support specialist. I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority, and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is the norm. I have been responsible for up to 1500 personnel as part of a great team, often making decisions quickly and effectively. Constant communications with all levels of management and employees have strengthened my interpersonal skills. I am looking forward to discussing my qualifications with you. Please consider my qualifications for the advertised position of Client Support Technician. I will call you to talk further and discuss opportunities to meet personally at your convenience.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

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John, a qualified candidate

Objective:

A position that would allow me to gain more experience on the Information Technology field and provide an opportunity to further develop my skills as a System Support Specialist or L.A.N. Administrator. I am seeking daytime employment on a full time basis. Currently I am working at the Department of National Defense as a client support technician. It is part of my six weeks job placement and also preparing for my Microsoft Certified Professional core and A+ exams. I am a hard worker and always ready to learn while working alone or as part of a team.

Summary of Skills & Languages:

Fluent English, Hungarian. Communicates in Italian & French.

Administering Microsoft Windows NT Server & Workstation 4.0

Implementing RAID, NTFS permissions, User accounts & Groups.

Familiar with the use of Windows-95 / 98 Operating System & DOS.

Use Word Perfect 6,1 & 7,0 Quattro-Pro 6,1 & 7,0 Microsoft Access-7, MS Word,

MS Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator & Communicator.

Configure Dial-up Networking & Internet, Setup MS Outlook.

Installation, un-installation and configure windows & DOS based programs.

Basic HTML and web page design, Advanced web search.

Maintain and configure TCP/IP within a network. Baseline stations.

Administer Novell NetWare 4.11, Banyan client.

Install & configure UNIX / LINUX, Running Shells, X-Windows, VI, PECO.

Troubleshooting general computer problems and network conflicts.

Hardware Support, Replacing and configuring computer components.

Back up data by using Colorado T Series tape backup systems & compatibles.

Education / Training:

Computer System Support Specialist & Network Administrator certificate,

at Algonquin College with GP Learning Technologies (current) 1999

Computer Programming I. (COBOL) Algonquin College, 1998

Computer Fundamentals credit. Algonquin College, 1997

Microcomputer Applications credit. Algonquin College, 1997

Unisex hairstylist & cosmetology certificate, and hairstyling license

From the High School of Commerce, 1993

An Advanced English language certificate, 1992

Advanced French language certificate, 1991

Electric & Gas Welder Certificate, 1986

A highschool diploma, 1984

Work experience:

System support specialist at the Department of National Defense (Hull) 1999

Duties: Monitoring end user service requests. Using Support Magic database.

Performing computer hardware repairs, operating system and application software.

Installation & configuration. Troubleshooting MS Windows-95 and MS Windows NT

Workstation 4.0. Resolving network conflicts. Educating users for program use.

Volunteer auto detailing & car-care at Bank St Auto Detailing. (Gloucester) 1998

Responsibilities: Customer service, Introduction of performance car products to customers, making

appointments, and search products within the wholesale market.

Arcade attendant at Howison Amusements Ltd. 1996-1997

Duties: Exchange of cash / coins, night deposits, arcade maintenance, answering

telephone, Counting money (Thousands), Maintain security cameras and tapes,

Used car sales manager at bank St Metro Sales. (Ottawa), 1994-1995

Duties: Follow up previous customer requests, wholesale of pre owned vehicles.

Setting prices on cars, test cars for certification, organizing lot and night security.

Used car sales consultant at Bank St Metro Sales. (Ottawa) 1993-1994

Duties: Answering telephone calls, researching current vehicle market, negotiating car

prices with customers, bookkeeping, handling checks, cash, making bank deposits.

Customer service, Communication:

Superior ability to handle emergency customer situations in a calm, and professional manner.

Assures quality customer service for new client requests, satisfy demanding customers.

Constant communications with all levels of management and employees have strengthened my interpersonal skills.

Personal Interests:

Internet based research of foreign political situations. Active follow-up on motor sports.

References:

At your convenience, they are available upon request.

Thank you for viewing my résumé and considering me for an interview.