SAMPLE COVER LETTER (KEEP TO ONE PAGE)

(ATTACH AD OR POSTING)

Kristine J. White

5 Bernet Road

Bradenton, FL 55555

(941) 222-1234

April 3, 2003

Mr. John Brown

Director of Human Resources

XYZ Industry

345 Parker Street

Suite 102

Bradenton, FL 67670

Dear Mr. Brown:

Paragraph One: Include statements that tell who you are, what position you are, what position you are applying for, how you learned of the position, and why you have chosen this position or company. (Do your homework)

* I am graduating with honors from Manatee Community College.

* My major is Mass Communications.

* Jeffrey Hunter, Director of Advertising with XYZ informed me of the Copywriter position.

* I learned of _________________ position through the Career Resource Center Classifieds at Manatee Community College.

* XYZ is of particular interest tome because of their reputation, sales record, etc.

* I am relocating to the area

* My resume is enclosed for your review.

Paragraph Two: Begin with a general statement and then go into specifics. Match your skills, experience, education, and personality with the company’s requirements and needs.

* I believe my education, experience and career goals demonstrate that I am a strong candidate for __________________

* I have been highly successful in my academic endeavors

* At my summer job with Gulf Coast Business Review, I researched companies, interviewed

employees and wrote 25 articles.

* I am personable with a commitment to providing customer driven service.

Paragraph Three: Explain how you plan to follow up:

I believe I could make a contribution to your company. I would appreciate the opportunity for an interview. I will follow up next week to see if we can arrange a time to meet. In the meantime, please feel free to call me at the number listed above.

Sincerely,

Kristine White

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