Carpenter cover letter: example and tips

A complete cover letter for carpenter jobs in Switzerland, what recruiters in the field look for, and the openings available right now.

What the recruiter wants to read

Your federal certificate as a joiner, cabinetmaker or carpenter, and your specialty: fit-out, windows, timber frame.
The machines you master, CNC included, and drawing software (Cadwork, SketchUp).
Your split between the workshop and on-site fitting, and your driving licence.

A complete example

Names and facts are made up: replace each one with your own. A copied letter shows, an adapted one gets read.

Example

Subject: Application for the joiner and fitter position

Dear Sir or Madam,

Your listing for a joiner and fitter caught my interest: Menuiserie du Jorat builds bespoke interiors, which is the work I have been doing for six years.

As a qualified joiner specialising in interior fit-out, I make and install kitchens, fitted wardrobes and doors at Bois & Forme Sàrl. I program the CNC from Cadwork drawings, prepare cutting lists and handle installation at the client’s home, from measuring up to the finishing touches.

The care that goes into your work, visible in your projects in the old town, makes me want to join your workshop.

I can start in April and hold a category B driving licence. I would be happy to bring photos of my work to an interview.

Kind regards,
Julien Cuendet

Enclosures: CV, work references, diplomas