Case Manager Cover Letter

A poorly worded, "loose" want ad asked for a lot of generic skills. The applicant had little experience in the field. The writer played up the applicant's communication skills and team-player achievements.

Sample Case Manager Cover Letter

Thomas Dickens 2365 S Mayfield Ave • Chicago, IL 60652 • Cell: (123)-555-1234

April 9, 2010

Cargill Animal Nutrition
123,25th Street,
MA, 011, Boston
Cell: 132-234-9856

Dear Hiring Professional:

The Cargill Animal Nutrition management position you advertised recently accurately describes my skills and abilities. I am a professional with a strong track record of success who would love to join your company!

Your Needs Examples of My Qualifications

Team Player
Currently a case manager for a juvenile offender release program after completion of boot camp. Have to create a team environment with the juvenile, drill instructor, psychologists, teachers and parents to ensure postrelease success. Our program has the highest success rate in Florida.

Adaptability
Ran a retail store and performed any and all functions that had to be completed, from sales to administrative to customer service.
Set up and ran a new branch of a company that provided auto financing. Had to adapt rules and procedures to accommodate car dealers and customer needs.

Communication Skills
Have developed and given numerous presentations and classes to groups and organizations.
In Human Resources position, gave new-employee orientations, completed and filed paperwork and answered employee questions.

Decision-making skills
All my jobs have required exceptional decision-making ability: from developing case-management and release plans to running a store or managing human resource benefits for employees.

Manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Currently supervise and oversee the cases of up to 30 juveniles who are in different phases of release, simultaneously managing their needs, program plans and paperwork.
Background in Human Resources, where conflict management and multitasking were essential to successful performance.

Conflict-resolution skills
As case manager for a youth offender program, am constantly resolving and mediating conflicts among the juveniles, their parents, the system, teachers and other authority figures.

My resume provides further details of my accomplishments. I look forward to discussing a new career opportunity with you. I will contact you next week to arrange a meeting to discuss your company's needs in greater detail.

Sincerely,

Thomas Dickens