Career Development Center
Writing your cover letter
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Drive Careersearch, AR 12345 June 18, 1999 Mr. William Highermee Vice President for Accounting Utopia Inc. 777 Dream St. Perfection, AR 74689 Dear Mr. Highermee: |
| Addressed letter to an actual person, not "to whom it may concern." |
| I recently saw Utopia Inc.'s ad in the Wall Street Journal for an entry level accountant. I believe that my education, experience and personal philosophy of work match Utopia Inc. well, and I would like to be considered for the position. |
| Told the company how she learned of the position, why they might want her, and that she wanted the job. |
| I am a highly skilled, detail oriented accountant, and want to use my skills to make a positive impact on the world. From the information I have gathered from your website and your founders book, Utopia: Let's make it happen, it is clear to me that Utopia Inc.'s mission is one that I can identify with very strongly. My experiences, skills, and my heart are all focused in the direction of accounting for the non-profit organization. |
| Captured attention with first sentence and demonstrated knowledge of the company. |
| As you can see from my enclosed resume I have spent three summers working for the United Way, World Relief and Amnesty International. Through these unique experiences I have become: |
| Left space here to make the letter easy to look at and easier to read. |
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| Referred to her resume and highlighted her strongest job-related attributes. |
| I would love the opportunity to sit down with you and explain how I cut costs at the three aforementioned organizations while allowing them to fulfill their respective missions at their same high standards. I can be reached at 479.524.7263, and can be available at your convenience. Also, I will be in the Perfection area from June 20 to June 25 if this would make a meeting more convenient. |
| Asked for an interview, and suggested dates for a meeting. Expressed enthusiasm appropriately. |
| Thank you for taking the time to consider me for this position. I will be calling you in several days to confirm that you have received these materials. |
| Thanked the reader and left the door open to call them if they don't call her first. |
Sincerely, 
Ivana Jobbe |
| Left herself enough room and remembered to sign her name. |
Chris Confer
Director of Career Development
Phone Number:
1.479.524.7263 or
479.524.7282
Email:
cda@jbu.edu
Location:
Walker Student Ctr.
Student Development
