Added: cover letter template

build.sh

@@ -1,11 +1,14 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
-BUILDFILES=("resume.tex","altacv.cls","README.md","build.sh","output.txt","resume.pdf")
-echo "Building resume and deleting output.txt"
+BUILDFILES=("resume.tex","altacv.cls","README.md","build.sh","output.txt","resume.pdf","cover_letter.tex", "cover_letter.pdf")
+echo "Building resume and cover letter."
+echo "Deleting output.txt"
 rm output.txt
 echo "Building resume" | tee -a output.txt
 echo -e "Generating resume PDF" | tee -a output.txt
 pdflatex resume.tex -o resume.pdf > /dev/null
+echo -e "Generating cover letter PDF" | tee -a output.txt
+pdflatex cover_letter.tex -o cover_letter.pdf > /dev/null
 echo -e "Deleting build files" | tee -a output.txt
 FILES=$(ls -r)
 for file in $FILES
@@ -15,6 +18,6 @@ do
 		rm $file
 	fi
 done
-echo -e "Creating PNG version" | tee -a output.txt
+echo -e "Creating resume PDF" | tee -a output.txt
 convert -density 300 -colorspace sRGB resume.pdf -alpha off resume.png
 echo -e "Done." | tee -a output.txt

cover_letter.tex

@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+\documentclass[11pt,a4paper,roman]{moderncv}
+\usepackage[english]{babel}
+
+\moderncvstyle{classic}
+\moderncvcolor{black}
+\usepackage[utf8]{inputenc}
+\usepackage[scale=0.80]{geometry}
+\name{Michal Skorczak}{}
+\email{mskorczak1@gmail.com}
+\phone[mobile]{07717289487}
+\homepage{mskor.xyz}
+\address{Newcastle, Tyne and Wear}
+
+\begin{document}
+
+\recipient{To}{Hiring Manager,\\
+               Company Name XXX}
+
+\opening{\textbf{Application for the position of XXX}}
+\closing{Your Sincerly, \vspace{-2em}}
+
+\makelettertitle
+
+I am writing to express my strong interest in the XXX position at XXX company. \\
+\vspace{1em}
+
+% introduction
+
+As a passionate software engineer with a BEng. in Computer Systems Engineering and over 3 years of hands-on experience in development, maintanance and implemenation of software applications,
+I am excited about the opportunity to bring my unique blend of skills and experience to your team at XXX.\\
+\vspace{1em}
+
+My experience in XXX,XXX and XXX coupled with my ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, deliver continued support and work under pressure and tight deadlines have resulted in service and application uptimes of over 95\% across a variety of different software solutions. \\
+\vspace{1em}
+
+% organisation specific
+
+Here's something about your organisation that I'd be excited to work on and more glazing. \\
+\vpace{1em}
+
+% prior work experience
+
+During my time at Alan Blunden and Co., I gained invaluable hands-on experience in professional software development within an agile team, collaborating with other teams within the organisation and maintaining clear lines of communication whilst solving time critical issues for all parts of the business.
+My role primarily consisted of responding to issues that prevent brokers and insurance underwriters from being able to perform their jobs; whilst this could range from fixing up missing database transactions by hand or setting up insurer rate changes;
+a majority of the issues reported would require extensive investigation between a number of legacy and modern software applications that would then require me to re-establish the functionality of entire features. \\
+\vspace{1em}
+
+% conclusion
+
+In conclusion, I am greatful that you've taken the time to consider me for this position and am excited about the possibility of joining XXX and contributing to your continued success.
+I am confident that my passion for problem-solving, coupled with my ability to work in a team and adapt to new situations regardless of pressure, would make me a valuable asset to your organisation.
+I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your needs in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
+
+\makeletterclosing
+
+\end{document}