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Cover
Letter Examples
These are some cover letters that
students have used successfully to secure interviews. They are provided as
guides only since your cover letter should reflect your skills, experience,
training, and personality and how they match the job for which you are applying.
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Maxwell Jones Dear Mr. Jones: Recently, I completed a cooperative experience with an engineering firm in Northern California where I was given the responsibility of managing a small project. I am looking for the opportunity to perform in this capacity for Ganco Engineering. I believe my background and experience will help me be an asset to your company in a very short time. I have conducted survey and mapping assignments, participated in soil mechanics and foundation formation, and performed preliminary structural analysis and design for a grocery store. I was given the responsibility of producing a general lay-out for a new transportation system. I first surveyed the area, produced a traffic analysis and survey, researched city rules and regulations for compliance, and wrote a twenty-five page report depicting the feasibility of building a new freeway off-ramp. My mathematical skills are excellent and I am very conscientious about meeting deadlines and completing tasks unsupervised. If given the opportunity to accomplish an assignment, I can develop a plan that will meet the needs of the project. I am very interested in becoming a part of this project after reading your company brochure and an article in the Civil Engineering Journal about your company’s involvement in building a new mall in the area. I can be reached at the address and phone number below. I’ll be calling your office within ten days to inquire on the status of my application. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Marilyn Appleton |
Company research is impressive and helps match student to the position. Student has taken a proactive approach to arranging an interview. |
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Samantha Sellers February 19, 2006 Rick Reviewer Dear Mr. Reviewer: I am graduating in May 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies with an option in Organizational Communication from California State University, Chico. I am interested in a sales position with your company because A&D California Winery has established a worldwide reputation in the wine industry and remains family-owned. I understand A&D is dedicated to turning challenges into opportunities and change into growth. This growth has resulted in a reputation for high quality and strong customer relationships. This is the type of organization where I am confident my skills and knowledge would be best suited. Some of my skills and knowledge include:
Although my resume provides a summary of my background and experiences, I would like to meet with you in person to discuss any available opportunities with A&D California Winery. I can be reached at (530) 345-1212 or ssellers@roanoke.net. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
Samanth Sellers
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Excellent explanation of experience relevant to the company and position sought.
Company research helps this applicant tie her own skills to the goals of the company.
Bulleted skills list allow her to avoid repeated use of "I" while presenting transferable skills in an attention-grabbing manner. |
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Katie Kounsel March 22, 2006
Aaron Smith Dear Mr. Smith: In response to your county's advertisement regarding the social work practitioner position, I am enclosing a resume for your review. In May of this year I will have completed my Masters degree in Social Work (MSW). Upon graduation, I would enjoy returning to Yolo County to work with your team. I spent many of my childhood years in Woodland and I feel connected to the area and the population. I have extensive knowledge of human development and I have experience working with children and families. I have worked collaboratively with primary caregivers, school professionals, health care professionals, and other counselors to create service plans, increase family communication, and promote safety for children. My current internship is with Butte County Behavioral Health (Chico Community Counseling Center). This county position has provided a clinical setting to perform individual, family, and group counseling. I am confident my knowledge of family systems, the DSM-IV mental health diagnoses, and my understanding of state and local laws and regulations would make me an excellent addition to your team. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
Katie Kounsel
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Cover Letter is designed to match resume, an eyecatching approach.
Nice relationship of past experience, both personal and professional to the position. Impressive list of skills for the position and well-written transitions. Did not request an interview so purpose of letter gets lost at the end. |
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Mary Rider Dear Ms. Rider: The World Review Newspaper is currently running your ad for a Junior Accountant to service a small accounting department within Gottschalks. You will find my background and experience directly applicable to your accounting needs and I have enclosed my resume for your review. Over the years, I have developed and completed three (3) internships in accounting departments in Northern and Southern California. In the last internship, I developed an efficient accounting information system for a small manufacturer. In order to develop this system, I performed a cost analysis and constructed a budget using an IBM Mainframe and Macintosh Personal Computer. In my first internship, I performed all aspects of a major audit under extremely short deadlines. Basic accounting principles come easy to me and I am extremely accurate in all my transactions. Please contact me at the address
and phone number below. I look forward to hearing from you. I am
geographically mobile and am willing to begin employment immediately. Sincerely, Randy Ohlway |
No-nonsense style that quickly takes reader to the heart of the matter. Excellent presentation of work-related experience. No mention of communication skills, however. Employers consistently list communication skills as their highest need. |
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Jay Jones Dear Mr. Jones: I have been encouraged by Jack Quick, Placement Officer at California State University, Chico, to contact you concerning your opening for a Sales Representative. After reviewing your company brochure, I am confident that I can be an asset to your company and would appreciate your reviewing the enclosed resume that depicts my sales characteristics and skills. Accepting challenges is the foundation of my life experiences and something I do with confidence. You will find me a totally committed individual with pride in being direct, spontaneous and communicative. I can maintain records, perform numerical calculations with accuracy and I need little direction to complete assigned tasks. These are the qualities that make an excellent Sales Representative. From past experiences and education, I have acquired persuasive techniques that are needed to influence students, parents and customers in making choices. My leadership skills are developed and have allowed me to spontaneously interact with ethnic diverse populations and all age groups. I am a motivator and organizer and these skills have enabled me to effectively defuse problem situations with customers using tact, thus creating a long-term client base. Teamwork is another skill I have acquired and one I know is necessary for organizational cohesiveness. Over the years, I have had to establish daily operational bases for projects/programs and provide the direction to insure the progress and deadline were met. I will appreciate the opportunity to meet and further discuss my qualifications and your sales position. I will be contacting your office to follow up on this letter around the first week in August. Looking for forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, Martina Morelli |
Name dropping can be a very effective way of getting attention to your job application. The person whose name you drop doesn't have to work for the company as long as the reader likes and respects the person. Really great discussion
of sales-related skills! |
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Mr. Rolland Johnson Dear Mr. Johnson: Are there any openings at KXYZ for an enthusiastic, young, announcer/programmer? Jane Majors, Director of Programming, recently discussed with me several experimental formats being planned at KXYZ, particularly in the areas of singularly directed programming. This scheduling concept is an exciting development with dramatic potential. This programming format requires that individuals possess a strong radio and television background. As a graduating senior in the Telecommunications Department, my experience includes both radio and television production and on-air programming. I have experience as an announcer, programmer, disc jockey, sportscaster, news reporter and news writer at KITU-FM and KTIS-AM. In addition, I hold an FCC third-class license with broadcast endorsement. My sense of responsibility and conscientiousness are indicated by my honors. My enclosed resume reflects my experiences and accomplishments. I am enthusiastic about your single-focus programming concept. The opportunity to help implement this innovative idea would be an exciting challenge for me. I will contact you during the week of October 12-16 to arrange a mutually convenient time for us to meet and discuss employment possibilities. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Frank Manners |
Great use of this format, especially since it is combined with effective name dropping. Effective discussion of
skills and experience. Upbeat, enthusiastic style works well and it guaranteed an interview. |
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Stockton City Chamber of
Commerce Dear Ms. Manning: I am in the process of canvassing the community for a position that will allow me to provide customer service and develop informational materials for the general public. If your agency is currently looking for an individual well versed in public contact who has a solid track record for compiling promotional information, please review the enclosed resume. Over the past 5 years, I have been giving public speeches, designing flyers and brochures for agencies, and interacting with the general public. My skills in customer service are excellent and I can handle customer problems in a tactful manner. You’ll find my communication skills well above average and I have had the opportunity to interact with very diverse populations and individuals of all ages. I can interview with business clients to gather facts and put these facts into written materials; interpret rules, regulations and policies; plus function positively as part of a team. You can trust me to work unsupervised, meet deadlines, and develop creative ideas that will make a difference in services rendered to the general public. Working with the general public is my goal and your organization will provide me with just the opportunity. I would like to request a personal interview to further discuss my qualifications and your organization and the services it provides. I can be reached at the address and phone below. Sincerely, Lana Sullivan |
Attracts immediate
interest because of skills presentation. Employers will like this focus on customer service and team work, and that she addresses positive work habits. |
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Last Updated: October 9, 2007