Meteorologist Cover Letter

A meteorologist cover letter should necessarily project the candidate's understandings in various sectors of meteorology such as aviation meteorology, agricultural meteorology, nuclear meteorology, weather forecasting and hydro meteorology. You must showcase your knowledge in meteorological principles like boundary layer meteorology and dynamic meteorology depending upon the nature of the job. While including your technical skills, be sure to highlight them with respect to their spatial scope of interest as in the microscale, mesoscale, global scale or the synoptic scale of meteorology.

Only enlist those skills that are in accordance with the functions of the professional institution you are writing to, as in government agencies, research institutions, industrial organizations, radio and news stations and education. You may also mention your familiarity with the latest technology and observation systems used in meteorology such as SST buoys, weather balloons, dropsondes, radiosondes, NEXRAD, RAWS, ASOS, etc which will only serve as an added advantage for your application.

1. Cover Letter Sample (for experienced candidates)

To
Mr. Kevin Leonard
Human Resources
National Center for Atmospheric Research
S 42Nd Way
Pinellas, St. Petersburg
Central West FL 33711

Sub: Job application for the position of Meteorological Scientist

Dear Mr. Leonard,

With respect to the job vacancy posted on your website, I hereby present my application for the position of Meteorological Scientist in the Atmospheric Research department within your organization.

I am a graduate in physical chemistry studied in the University of Florida and have completed my PhD in atmospheric sciences from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in July 2011. In the meantime, I had been working for National Weather Service, WA between June 2008 and January 2011 after which I took a break in order to study for my PhD examination.

During my employment, I was involved in analyzing the snapshots of various weather conditions at different places, examine the effects of atmospheric changes in the environment, weather forecasting and determine the amount of radioactive aerosols in the atmosphere. I have been engaged in studying the data generated or received from remote sensing equipment thereby producing weather information that is used for weather forecasting and as a future reference for scientists.

I am confident that I am a desirable candidate for the job title for I have adequate exposure to the technical aspects of meteorology as well as the researching part of it. Upon joining your organization, I promise to utilize my technical and researching skills for the benefit of the nation as well as effective functioning of your organization.

Attached herewith is a copy of my resume where you will find detailed information of my academic history and work experience along with my contact details. You may contact me anytime if you wish to discuss my profile in detail.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your consideration and I am looking forward to meet with you for an interview.

Sincerely yours,

Evie Shields

Enclosure:Resume

2. Cover Letter Sample (for candidates without experience)

To
Mr. Ray Delorenzo
Human Resource manager
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
118 South Greenwood Street
Olathe, KS 66062

Sub: Job application for the position of Research Executive

Dear Mr. Delorenzo,

As a response to your advertisement for a job vacancy that was published in US mail dated November 28th; I hereby put forth my application for the position of a Research Executive within your organization. I have graduated from the Hydro meteorological Institute for Training and Research in September 2013 and I am looking forward to explore my technical and researching skills and implement them so as to assist your research and development team in carrying out their functions effectively.

Through my education, I acquired adequate knowledge in climatology, physical meteorology, applied meteorology, hydro meteorology and maritime meteorology. I am well prepared with a clear understanding of the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics and motion, the hydrological cycle and atmospheric boundary layer. I am also familiar with orbital instrumentation such as ASTER, Aura, DMC, EROS, Envisat, GOMOS and AVHRR and other observation systems like Meteorological Aerodrome Report, Argo, Weather balloon, Global Sea Level Observing System and Automated Surface Observing System.

Besides, I have developed essential researching skills which I am relying upon to help me progress in the field of meteorology. Upon joining your team, I promise to utilize the best of my abilities to help increase the efficiency of the team as well as its performance thereby contributing to your organization's growth and development.

Please find attached my resume where you will find my academic history mentioned in detail along with my contact information. Kindly consider my application favorably and give me an opportunity to serve your organization. You may contact me anytime during the week if you wish to discuss my application in detail.

Thanking you.

Yours sincerely,

Thomas Littlefield

Enclosure: Resume