I used to put something like this:
The purpose of this letter is to introduce myself and to apply for a technical position with your company. I am a Certified Engineering Technologist and a Licensed Industrial Electrician. I am looking for a management position that will take advantage of my engineering background.
Of course your cover letter will differ but hopefully this gives you a couple of tips. I think you can be broad in your cover letter but you need to somewhat narrow it down. Are you looking for a management position, hands-on worker, or other?
P.S.
I don't agree with the general consensus that you should keep your resume short (1 page). In my opinion if you have two or three pages worth of skills and education to inform the potential employer about, then put it down. Some won't like it, some will. My resume is always 4 pages long. That said, don't fill it with needless information; only things that really matter.
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