catnapper
10-02-2006, 11:23 AM
Hi all,
I'm writing a cover letter to give to people who might be interested in my design services. I have NO IDEA what to say in this. It all seems so trite and form letterish. Of course it IS a form letter of sorts --- just letting people know who I am and what I can do for their company.
I've never done anything like this before; all my design has been through word of mouth but I need to get more proactive about selling myself and my talents. So I am composing this letter to give to people who might be able to use me as a freelance designer.
Rather than tell you the pathetic dribble I've already written I thought I might ask you folks what should be said and more importantly, HOW it should be said! I thought the letter should include: who I am, how long I've been in the business/my qualifications, what I can do, and why freelance design is a smart move. Was I right? Did I include too much? Did I miss anything important?
HELP!
I'm writing a cover letter to give to people who might be interested in my design services. I have NO IDEA what to say in this. It all seems so trite and form letterish. Of course it IS a form letter of sorts --- just letting people know who I am and what I can do for their company.
I've never done anything like this before; all my design has been through word of mouth but I need to get more proactive about selling myself and my talents. So I am composing this letter to give to people who might be able to use me as a freelance designer.
Rather than tell you the pathetic dribble I've already written I thought I might ask you folks what should be said and more importantly, HOW it should be said! I thought the letter should include: who I am, how long I've been in the business/my qualifications, what I can do, and why freelance design is a smart move. Was I right? Did I include too much? Did I miss anything important?
HELP!