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Opening:
1. As I am currently a student in Building Construction Management at Purdue University, I feel that I am well qualified for the Construction Management Intern position available in California.
2. I have enjoyed my residential classes this past year, and have found that Pulte is a hard working company that cares for its employees as much as it does for its customers.
3. I learned of the position while viewing the company's website, and felt that I would make a great candidate for the internship position.
Body:
1. I grew up knowing the Pulte name, as many of your neighborhoods are located around the Chicagoland area.
2. The quality of your homebuilding is something that I would like to learn, and I feel that I can add to this quality.
3. Some of the skills that I possess are my great work ethic, I strive for perfection, and enjoy hard work.
4. I feel that the experiences I have had will also add to the company's success.
I have worked for 4 years at NAPA auto parts, at this job I learned customer service, how to handle disgruntled customers, and how to sell product.
I also worked as a construction laborer in the summer of 2008, learning the basics of framing and using panelled walls.
Closing
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Resume Cover Letter
I. Opening/Stating Skills
A. I came across the advertised position at Enterprise online through both your company webiste and careerbuilder.com.
B. Knowing that you are the best organization to begin a college grad's career I felt that I had the skills set necessary to be an integral part to your sales staff.
II. Body/Specific Skills/Credentials
A. I have had direct sales experience in my internship this past summer working for Off Campus 101. The intership required interpersonal selling skills, including persuasive communication skills as well.
B. Problem solving was prevalent throughout the internship, having to deal with customer's expectations of the product and handling logistics and distribution, for the entire campus. Through this internship, I have diversified my skills to better enhance your company and be a highly efficient and productive employee at your organization.
III. Closing/Ask for Interview
A. Please contact me at this number, (....) so that we can discuss how my background relates to your organzation's needs.
B. I will gladly, anticpate our meeting in the near future, thank you very much for your consideration.
Outline for cover letter
Dear Mr. or Ms. _________ :
I. Opening Paragraph
- Job applying for
a. Merial's Field Sales Representative - Northeast Ohio
b. Learned about job on company website - Interest in job
a. Major Animal Agribusiness from Purdue University
b. Sold Merial products before in the past and very interested in learning more about them - Credentials
a. Education and experience
II. Middle Paragraph
- Special Skills
a. Knowledgeable about company products
b. Handled animals both at the animal hospital and shelter
c. Learned about what kinds of products shelters/animal hospitals can or cannot afford/need
III. Closing Paragraph
- Interest
a. It would be my pleasure to meet with you about my experience and skills - How to contact
a. Phone number
b. E-mail address - Enthusiasm
a. I am looking forward to meeting with you
Sincerely,
Diedra Marcoccia
Enclosure: Resume
Cover Letter Outline
Dear Mr. Weaver
I. Introduction
A. I am applying for the position of Mechanical Engineering Technician available at your Columbus Technical Center in Columbus, IN.
B. I have found this position through the online job ad database Monster.com.
C. Cummins Incorporated has been the employer of my grandfather for my lifetime, and I have always thought of what a great experience it would be to keep Cummins in the family.
D. My studies at Purdue University have prepared me to have a legitimate chance to compete for this job, and I believe that I am very well qualified to do so.
II. Body – Qualifications
A. Through the last four years I have been attending Purdue University and studying Industrial Management, with a Systems Engineering minor.
B. I have much experience in computer aided design programs as well as the C-language.
1. CAD, CATIA, Inventor, Python, etc.
C. My works in engineering and physics courses at Purdue have helped me in many ways.
1. Teamwork
2. Time management
3. Commitment
4. Data gathering and analysis
5. Hard work ethic
D. I am also quite well rounded in the financial and managerial aspects of business.
1. Purdue courses include: micro and macro economics, financial and business accounting, and employee management.
E. Although I do not meet all of this job’s requirements, I do believe that you will not be disappointed with what credentials I do have and the work ethic that I have been improving on my whole life.
III. Conclusion
A. I am excited about the chance I have been given to compete for this position as Mechanical Engineering Technician for Cummins Incorporated.
B. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
C. I am available for an interview M-F from 7am-6pm.
D. I want to thank you for your time.
IV. Contact Information
Cover Letter Outline
I. I am applying for the BP juniors marketing specialist position.
a. I have found this job throught career section at Nordstrom's website.
b. My positive thoughts and impressions about nordstrom and how I was pleased with the quality of service everytime I visit as a customer.
II. I am studying retail management and the courses offered by the university and my past work experience had prepared me for this position.
a. The principle skill wanted by Nordsrom matches my personal characteristics.
b. The Internship over the summer gave me a chance to developed my flexibility when dealing with clients and communication skills to interact with clients and also learned how to be accurate and detail oriented.
III. I believe BP juniors marketing specialist position at Nordstrom will show my abilities to work with customers and also my passion towards fashion industry.
a. When I get any projects or work, I take it to the top level and put my heart into it by taking responsibility just like the John W. Nordstrom who changed a small town shoe store into a national leading retailers.
IV. I want to say thank you for your time and consideration.
a. If needed the best way to reach me are through email or cell phone.
Cover Letter
Name (Cameron Prokos)
Address (202 Littleton St.)
(West Lafayette, IN 47906)
Contact Information (both phone and e-mail)
Dear …,
A. Introduction
a. Indicate the job that I am applying for
i. Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch
b. Where I located the job
i. I located this job on Careerbuilder.com
c. Show my concern and interest in the job that I am applying for
d. Explain why I am the right candidate for this job and back it with credentials
B. Body Paragraph 1
a. Highlight skills that directly apply to this particular job
i. My degree in Economics and minor in marketing has provided me with the correct tools for this job
ii. Had first-hand experience on the financial aspect of two businesses
iii. Talk briefly about other work experience that is only related directly to this job
C. Body Paragraph 2
a. Show my active interest in this job and why I want it
i. Show my keenness and passion for this job
c. Ask for an interview in the near future
d. Indicate how I may be contacted
D. Closing
a. Highlight major parts of how I am the right person for the job
b. “Look forward to hearing from you soon”
Sincerely,
(signed)
Cameron Prokos
Cover letter
I. Introduction
A. Indication of the job I'm applying for.
1. Business Anaylst
B. Where I found the job
1. Uploading my resume on Careerbuilders.com
C. Write about infromation that I found in the ad about the company.
1. History
2. Accomplishments
II. Body
A. Highlight credentials that I have for this position
1. I have worked with different programming lanuages.
2. Sql, PL/SQl, HTML, Oracle database
B. Highlight my academic degree
1. I have a bachelor dgree in Computer Infromational Systems Technology
2. I have held many academic leadership positions during my schooling in my
major.
3. Obtaining my minor in Organizational, Leadership, and Supervison
C. Highlight my skills
1. Great communication skills(give examples)
2. I have skills using Microsoft office tools(list them)
3. Great leadership skills
D. Highlight my work experience pertaining to his position
1. Fisher and Sharprio Law Firm
2. Village of Bellwood; Finance department
3. Memorial Park District
III. Conclusion
A. Indicate my interest in being contacted for a future interview
B. Indicate my information on how they can contact me
1. Phone number
2. E-mail address
C. indicate how enthused I am for the position.
Cover Letter Outline
Header
I. Opening Paragraph
1. I am applying for the position of Production Supervisor at the Lexington, KY plant.
2. Found ad at careerbuilder.com
II. Skills/Experience
1. Interned at Liquid Container from May, 2008-August, 2008 and gained a lot of experience
a. Shadowed Human Resources, Plant, Production, and Logistics Managers.
b. Worked with safety training of employees.
c. Learned the many tasks of a production supervisor, and the patience/flexibility that every day presents.
d. Great with working in high stress and high paced atmosphere
2. Know the Liquid Container way
a. Am familiar with how your company is run with corporate expectations
b. Know the policies and procedures
c. I am knowledgable of the quality of work that is expected within your company.
d. Safety is of the highest priority.
III. Closing
1. Thank you for your time and consideration.
2. Look forward to meeting with you.
3. I will be contacting you within a week.
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