Sample cover letter for Full Time position at IKEA

I wish to apply for the Recovery compartment with IKEA advertised through IKEA’s official web site for Australia. My degree is in Bachelor of Business Administration (Major Finance) at the American College University – Skopje, Macedonia. I will pursue career in marketing management department as I feel confident in leading a team and developing a product, also my solid results in management and business subjects and experience in that area speaks for my managerial capacity. I believe I’m the right candidate for IKEA due to my strong efficiency and capability in executing my daily tasks, big experience working in a team and my strong self motivating capacity. My focus is always on the customer, with my friendly and positive attitude I always aim to please.

Contributing to IKEA interests me for a number of reasons. Firstly, because of its simple design and genuine quality products. IKEA’s products make the customers feel proud of them self because of their do it yourself attitude. Secondly as a large international company and IKEA’s big success on the market it’s always a pleasure to work for such a renown brand in the world. Thirdly I admire The INGKA Foundation who is officially dedicated to promoting innovations in architecture and interior design.

I have sharpened my analytical, multi-tasking, teamwork and communication skills through my previous work experience, studies, university involvement and extra-curricular activities.

I strengthened my strong leadership, communication and team work skills as a Co-Founder of website medium (Hajd Park TIM, Skopje Macedonia, www.hajdpark.mk), for 3 years, also my customers service experience working like Vehicle Salesman in Hersonissoss, Greece.

I am a motivated, energetic and ambitious person who thrives on intellectual challenge, strives for excellence and positively contributes in a team working environment. I will be an asset to IKEA, adding value to its business and that of its clients.

I thank you for considering my application to IKEA. I have enclosed my resume for your review. I feel that I am an ideal candidate for IKEA due to my dedication to meeting customer needs, drive for excellence, and would apply myself to grow together with IKEA. I look forward to exploring this opportunity further, and demonstrating my enthusiasm through an interview.