From 3b4f97012fdbb32dec95b5a8ece0b528de7ea9b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Michal Skorczak <mskorczak1@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2024 19:59:16 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] Updated: created template, need to sort out the original
 (working) letter

---
 build.sh                  |  2 +-
 cover_letter_template.tex | 55 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 2 files changed, 56 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 create mode 100644 cover_letter_template.tex

diff --git a/build.sh b/build.sh
index b7519ba..d7e008c 100755
--- a/build.sh
+++ b/build.sh
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 #!/bin/bash
 
-BUILDFILES=("resume.tex","altacv.cls","README.md","build.sh","output.txt","resume.pdf","cover_letter.tex", "cover_letter.pdf")
+BUILDFILES=("resume.tex","altacv.cls","README.md","build.sh","output.txt","resume.pdf","cover_letter.tex", "cover_letter.pdf", "cover_letter_template.tex")
 echo "Building resume and cover letter."
 echo "Deleting output.txt"
 rm output.txt
diff --git a/cover_letter_template.tex b/cover_letter_template.tex
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9d66660
--- /dev/null
+++ b/cover_letter_template.tex
@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+\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, maintenance and implementation 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 uptime 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. \\
+\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 company 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 prevented 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 insurance 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
+
+I am grateful 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}