Cover Letter Sample

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(Insert Name here) (Insert Position here) (Insert Address here) (Insert 2nd line of address here)

Dear Ms. (insert last name): Thank you for posting your need for Human Resource staff on (put where you found the vacancy here). I am available to fill this opening and can begin work immediately after hiring. I recently obtained my Degree from (Insert School here). As a graduate in (Insert your major here and degree), I have acquainted myself with a range of skills that would allow me to blend with your firm. My internship in (insert where you interned here) provided me some experience on updating procedures and questionnaries in employee evalution, reviewing and evaluating compliance to legal requirements, (insert others skills you learned or experienced you gained which is relevant to the job you are applying for. From your advertisement, I can see that you are looking for candidates who have excellent Microsoft Office Skills. I am well versed in word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint, and email application and databases during my computer course training. I have attached my resume for your review and this should give you some idea of my educational qualifications and experience. However, I look forward to an opportunity to meet with you and further discuss my qualifications. Very truly yours, (insert your name here)

John Donaldson 8 Sue Circle Smithtown, CA 08067 909-555-5555 john.donaldson@gmail.com

Date George Gilhooley XYZ Company 87 Delaware Road Hatfield, CA 08065 Dear Mr. Gilhooley, I am writing to apply for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three references. The opportunity presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include:

I have successfully designed, developed, and supported live use applications I strive for continued excellence I provide exceptional contributions to customer service for all customers

With a BS degree in Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling at new technologies as needed. Please see my resume for additional information on my experience. I can be reached anytime via email at john.donaldson@gmail.com or my cell phone, 909-5555555. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment opportunity. Sincerely, John Donaldson

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Employer Contact Information Name Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Date Dear Hiring Manager, I am interested in the part-time position at Sarasota Saddlery advertised in The Sarasotian. I have equine experience as I have been around horses for over nine years. Not only have I shown and ridden horses, but I have also had extensive experience assisting in a barn. Through working with horses, I have acquired a thorough knowledge of horses, tack, and equine apparel for both horse and rider. While I have equine experience, I also have excellent communication skills and an aptitude for customer service. My past experience as a volunteer at Sarasota Hospital made it necessary for me to focus on providing quality customer service, and also enabled me to work with all types of people. I believe that my communication skills, partnered with my equine knowledge, would make me an asset to your company. Thank you for your consideration. I can be reached at 111-111-1111 or 222-222-2222. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Your Signature Your Typed Name