Cover Memo
The following cover memo highlights my interest in your company and shows the adaptation of my skills and qualification in the featured resumes and cover letters.
I have always yearned to maximize my talent and creative skills in a robust business environment that has a positive impact on the society. IBM is among the unique companies that are making a transformational change in the world. Such a realization is among the reasons as to why I have decided to apply for these two jobs in your company. With dynamic employees of over 450,000 worldwide, I firmly believe that I will bring positive change to the workforce if given a chance. With the advancement of technology and increasing appreciation of the role of mobile technologies, I believe I will contribute immense knowledge in that field. Given that I have been working in the programming field for a while, my software development skills have been sharpened and aimed at being in tune with the expectations of the dynamics of the field. I am aware that that the job does not only involve coding skills but also need to have the creative skills to use the field in solving world problems, thus contributing substantially to the growth of the field.
As IBM is banking big on big data, I strongly agree that is the way to go. Data is being generated by all electronic devices while the potential of has not been tapped in the market. I am an active proponent of the course and will support the bold step taken by IBM as world leaders. As every company strives to sustain itself, business skills and intelligence have to be employed to boost a firm’s competitiveness in the market. With the experience I have gathered in the programming field, I have been able to build on my overall proficiency in business analytics. Since the job as a business analyst entails software development skills and business analytics, I believe I have a strong blend which is an advantage on its own.
I have clearly shown my qualifications in the cover letter and my experience as a programmer cum business manager. I have clearly demonstrated my strong communication skills with participation in various activities the skill. I have shown in my business analyst cover letter that I have held senior positions in a business environment acting as a business analyst. I am of the opinion that skills and expertise have to be tested to ascertain the competence of an individual other than the qualifications and training undergone.
Job Descriptions
The position of a software developer in IBM entails writing of program codes coupled with developing systems. Owing to the fact that IBM is now leaning on the Cloud technologies services, which occurs when a person blends his or her passion and interest for cloud technologies and also a problem solver. The main advantage of a software developer’s job at IBM is that, it can be performed remotely which is coupled with a once in a while lab session. The mentioned sessions involve staff members brainstorming and sharing ideas among themselves. The developer works with cloud hosting tools such as Amazon, develops codes in all environments and performs cloud application upgrade together with installation processes. Qualifications for this position include:
- A diploma in computer science or a related field with relevant experience on Linux and networking skills.
- Willingness to work overtime through reporting on weekends and rotating shifts so as to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills in IT related issues.
Business Analyst
The job entails both software development and business skills. In addition, the job involves changing the field of business through the use of dynamic software tools. The candidate should have the following qualifications:
- Ability to use different types of statistical modeling tools such as Tosmana and E-views to predict the outcomes of situations.
- Statistical and data mining skills together with research activities.
- Knowledge on Structured Query Language (SQL) and other preferred database languages is an added advantage.
Rhetorical Analysis
The job descriptions of the positions seem to overlap; therefore, I have identified unique features in each and stated them. Some functions may seem to be merged such as the position of a business analyst where he is required to use software tools in executing the tasks under business environment. Computer programming is a vast field and entails software development. Therefore, a number of programming activities combined with business skills warrants an all rounded business analyst
Software Developer Cover Letter
I am a graduate having a degree in Computer Science and a vast experience in programming. I spotted a job opportunity in your website and had an urge for application for this job. I will be privileged to exercise my experience, passion and skills under the World’s most innovative company. The robust workforce in IBM will be privileged to have me as one of them to drive the world towards a better place.
A wide range of skills which include coding, cloud computing management, system analysis and design acquired in the university will be fully maximized. I am not only trained as a programmer or a software developer, but I also have the drive and passion for the business field. I believe the blend between expertise and personal desires will galvanize into a great work of art. As IBM is now moving to cloud technologies, significant data and cognitive computing, I will significantly contribute to the development of cloud technologies as I have past experienced at Amazon. The task at hand will be executed with utmost professionalism and work ethics in respect to software development practices. As a technology enthusiast and expert, I believe I am best suited for the job position as a software developer and become a staff member for IBM.
Business Analyst Cover Letter
I am a passionate software developer where I have worked and been exposed to the business environment. Hence, I have practiced various business analytic skills. I am applying for a job opportunity of a business analyst in your company. I learned of this position through the IBM official site’s jobs catalog. I was delighted to apply for this position owing to the reason that I have longed to apply my software development skills in a busy business-Information Technology (IT) environment such as IBM. I am aware that the position entails much more than the requirements for an ordinary software development job. Nevertheless, with such an experience of working in the business environment, I have learnt the skills that are necessary for the current position.
I also have a certificate in business analytic skills and have attended several seminars concerning the subject. My position as a software developer in my previous employer included writing of minutes during business meetings while at the same time drawing and formulation of architectural designs. The mentioned tasks aided in developing some of the skills that I have currently perfected in the field of business-IT field. I have excellent communication skills since, in some cases, I acted as a link between business partners and the organization in my last position. I have also had the chance of participating in negotiations concerning different business partners in business deals. Analytic and technical skills have become part of my work experience and can articulate issues with the utmost professionalism. I have practiced management skills as I have led groups in software development activities which require that I oversee the whole process of designing and implementation.
The combination between software development and analytical skills will be the perfect tool in performing my responsibilities as a business analyst. IBM as a leader of innovation is in need of a creative workforce, and I firmly believe that I am part of the mentioned team. As per my aspirations, the mentioned team ought to make IBM the most coveted company worldwide. I may not have the required skills in comparison to the other candidates, but the notion of how fast I can learn. The ability to comprehend and digest knowledge fast poses as a competitive advantage over other applicants. I believe I will strongly execute my tasks as a business analyst as per the specified objectives of IBM. As the company moves towards cloud technologies, significant data and cognitive computing, it requires a dedicated business analyst who will predict the market trends. In addition, he is to ensure that IBM fosters effective management and have a competitive advantage over other companies in implementing the same services. I have that zeal and passion to drive IBM towards a better future.
Sales Letter
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