I'd Be Purrfect For This!

So I'm always on the prowl for a job I can enjoy and be great at. I found this posting for a receptionist position on Craigslist stating that this was a "cats only" veterinarian and that the applicant should love cats. I do love cats so I decided to apply. I wanted my cover letter to really give a statement about who I was and why they should hire me. They haven't called me for an interview yet, but my fingers are still crossed!



To Whom It May Concern,
I am responding to your advertisement placed on Craigslist which states your opening for a receptionist at your office. I am sure that you've had an overwhelming response to your post, but I wanted to throw my horse into this race too. Generally I would send you an upbeat and generic email regarding my capabilities in running an office, staying organized, being a team leader, and providing excellent customer service. In that email I would mention that I am proficient in a multitude of computer programs that include Microsoft Word/ Works, Excel, and PowerPoint. I might also tell you that I am self motivated, which has allowed me to work for myself in the insurance field(it was boring and tedious, but I bet you guessed that when I said "insurance field"), intelligent(I haven't spelled anything wrong so far), and reliable(my family eats a meal I prepare myself every night). I suppose it would also behoove me to mention that I have plenty of experience handling a wide range of clientele at once, all while remaining calm, cool, and collected. Having worked in retail and the restaurant/ bar industry, I can guarantee that I know how to get more flies with honey, and can still convince those flies to flit away happily and recommend my company to other flies.
In that generic email, you would find a statement in which I would boast of my adaptability to new situations, my desire to succeed at everything I try(except for P90X, that was way too hard), and my overall professional demeanor and attire(I've always known it was a bad idea to wear your swimsuit and cowboy boots to work). Usually I would mention that my previous employers have valued my drive, punctuality, wit, and ingenuity. I like to think I make myself sound pretty darn good in those emails.
But here's the thing, I have five adorable cats, and I think they would agree that it's best that I keep it simple and tell you that I LOVE kitties. And that if I had a job which required me to work around them all day, handling them and assuring their pet parents received the best treatment possible, I would be insanely happy. Almost to the point where my face got tired from grinning like a fool(I'd be sure not to grin like a fool around the clients).
I've heard it said that if you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. I'm hear to tell you that I think that sounds fantastic. I figure that since I love cats and am used to running an office, this job might be the best opportunity I have to find that nirvana for myself!
If you're looking for someone who understands how to balance the humor in life with the stuff that's more serious, I'm right here. Stop looking. And please feel free to contact me at the number provided below. I would sincerely appreciate the chance to interview for this opening.
Sincerely,
Gwen Farley