[Your name]
[Your address]
[Postcode and city]
[Your email address]
[Your phone number]
[Company name]
[Attn: Human Resources Department]
[Company address]
[Company postcode and city]
[City], [Date]
Subject: Job application for Telephonist / Receptionist
Dear Sir/Madam,
With this letter, I would like to apply for the vacancy of receptionist / telephonist at [bedrijf] in the The Hague region. I am currently over 65 and am highly motivated to start in this position. As a state pension (AOW) recipient, I wish to remain in paid employment and use my hospitality and experience to make a difference.
In my personal and professional circles, I am known for my hospitality and customer focus. I find great satisfaction in helping people and ensuring they leave with a positive feeling. As a receptionist / telephonist, I can fully utilise these qualities. I will be the first point of contact for colleagues, clients, and other relations, ensuring a pleasant welcome. My representative appearance will be an asset in this regard.
I would like to further elaborate on my work experience as a receptionist / telephonist. In my previous role at a dynamic company, I was responsible for handling incoming telephone calls and transferring them to the correct individuals. Additionally, I have extensive experience in managing incoming emails and post. I also performed light administrative tasks and regularly received guests, providing them with coffee or tea and directing them to the correct floor. Through my dedication and professionalism, I ensured the organisation was always in good hands.
In addition to my experience as a receptionist / telephonist, I possess a high level of language proficiency and computer skills. I have an intermediate vocational (mbo) level of thinking and working and am flexibly available for a minimum of 16 hours per week. Furthermore, I reside in the The Hague region, allowing me to be on-site quickly. My knowledge of the MS Office suite (such as Word and Excel) is good, and while I have an excellent command of the Dutch language, I also have knowledge of other languages.
I am very enthusiastic about starting as a receptionist / telephonist at [bedrijf]. The job description indicates that you are looking for someone with my qualities and experience. I look forward to the challenge of applying my seniority and being a reliable point of contact for colleagues and clients. Furthermore, it appeals to me that I can work both at the reception desk and over the phone. The varied nature of the role is very attractive to me.
In short, I am convinced that my experience, hospitality, and customer focus make me highly suitable for the position of receptionist / telephonist at [bedrijf]. I am eager to make a difference and provide a valuable contribution to the organisation.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]