Cover Letter For Guide Position

[FisherTim]

Hello,
Should I focus my cover letter on being personal and my love of fishing, or should I keep it more professional, as I would with most other jobs? I'm turning 18 this March, and am not sure wether to focus on the fact that I've bought and maintained my own boats, and how I got into fishing or to come at it from a more professional and businesslike way.

I have all the courses I need(SVOP, MED, MBFA, ROCM) , of course the SVOP and MEDA-3 don't come into effect until my 18th Birthday, but since that's before the tart of the fishing season that shouldn't be a problem.

Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated,
Tim

 

[Aces]

You should do both and should really go for your c tag ticket seeing as you don't have any guiding experience, which is what most lodges are looking for.
Maybe indicate a willingness to also be a dock boy or whatever else kind of help they need to prove yourself valuable to their operation

Good luck!

 

[chromatose007]

You are perfect bait for West Coast Resorts. You may have to do a season on the dock but, for a young guy it is a pretty good outfit. QCL is another good place for the youth.

 

[trophywife]

apply at barkley sound lodge!!

 

[FisherTim]

Thanks all for your input and help, I'm elated to say I will be guiding the Mrs Heather V this summer with David at Serengeti Fishing Charters. If anyone has some Tips and Tricks of the Trade, I'd be grateful for all input.

 

[Fish Camp]

Wooloomooloo . I want a oppertunity to get there too.

 

[Reel Gone]

Congrats on the job and good luck to you this coming season!