Professional - Cover Letter Samples

Intern Program gain valuable work experience setting high performance standards for yourself, and exceeding them.

setting high performance standards for yourself, and exceeding them an opportunity to develop myself personally and professionally.

A supervised, professional work experience  The internship offers students an opportunity to include professional work experience in their program of study. A minimum of 135 hours must be spent on an internship assignment. Periodic meetings with a faculty advisor are required.

Excel spreadsheets; bank reconciliation; and preparation of individual, corporate, S-Corporation, and partnership tax returns. They are also responsible for preparation of financial statements, compilations, and reviews of financial information.

Presently I am a fourth year student of economics.
My major is Accounting and Finanse. I am looking for an internship position in that field.
In my opinion it is not quite sufficient just to study so I will welcome any offer with great
pleasance and I am prepared to accept all the duties and any challenge related to the job.
I have successfully completed my courses in Economics, Finance, Management, Law, Accounting,
Mathematics, Sales and Marketing and Computing. I also speak Russian language. Above that
I am acquainted with some details which according to me would be helpful for the post.
I am looking for the best opportunity to enter the world of business and to gain a solid work experience

Curriculum Vitae

 

intership position

Executive Training Program & Intership.Opportunity.  Accounting Intership  A Long Career of Service to the Accounting Profession  After receiving his initial training and experience in auditing,I look forward to having the opportunity to be a positive force for change in our profession.  facing the accounting profession and how the graduating students should deal with ethics as they enter the business world and CPA profession.one of the nation’s largest and most successful public accounting firms.achieve your goals, encourage you to develop your talents, and support your need to maintain a balance between your personal and professional lives that works for you.

to fit very well with my education, experience, and career interests.I will be available at your convenience.internship experiences

Your advertisement on Monster for a (insert job title) fits my experience and qualifications perfectly, and I am writing to express my interest in and enthusiasm for the position.

Attainment of 100 percent customer retention rate through expert relationship-building skills and a commitment to a solution-focused, service-first sales approach.

In addition to my desire to join your team, you will find I am a dedicated and driven professional whose recent accomplishments include:

 

I am writing to express an interest in a Business Development position with Abc and Associates.

I have the solid teaching experience you specify as well as the strong computer skills you desire.your advertisement suggest to me that the position will involve many of the same responsibilities that I am currently performing.

that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. your continued professional development as a CPA

with the training to make important decisions confidently in your professional and personal life.
to sharpen your ability to effectively control any project. Every type of project operates on the principles of efficient resource management, with the skills to work with diverse business markets.An accountant on a CPA career path

Your entry into public accounting, for example, will expose you to CPA services like auditing, and the experience you'll gain there will open up other career opportunities for you. Auditing work brings you extremely close to the operations of a wide range of businesses, giving the CPA a unique expertise in each. You can use it to measure what type of business or industry appeals most to you, and focus your knowledge there.
 

The ability of the group to meet its goals depends on good leadership and team-building skills. As an accounting major, you'll learn how to work well with all types of people, and the importance of objectivity, diversity, and integrity in a group setting. This will help you lead and succeed in appropriate circumstances.to investigating fraud and money laundering and solving white-collar crimes.
learning a lot about business without committing to one type of industry,

Information Technology (IT) Services
By using their traditional auditing skills and knowledge in new ways, CPAs have found careers ranging from creating e-business solutions and designing companies' IT systems,

Today, technology isn't a word that applies only to specialists; it's part of our everyday lives. Nearly every successful company relies on information systems to record and analyze important financial information or automate their operations.

The growth of information technology has created enormous opportunity for CPAs who possess strong IT skills. Companies are constantly seeking individuals who can design, integrate, and implement advanced software systems for custom needs. This need expands into other niche careers for a CPA, such as IT security or e-business systems.

You can also apply information technology skills as a consultant to e-businesses. As the professional bridge between the hardware/software and business goals, you can help new online businesses improve the way they use their own resources, complete customer transactions, and market their services successfully.
to fulfill your experience requirements before obtaining your license to practice public accounting.

 

Dear Mr. Curtis:

As an experienced computer programmer who is presently pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, I am writing to request information about possible summer employment opportunities with HAL.  I am interested in a position that will allow me to combine the talents I have developed in both computer programming and electrical engineering.  However, as you can see from the attached resume, I have extensive experience in many related fields, and I always enjoy new challenges.

I feel that it is important for me to maintain a practical, real-world perspective while developing my academic abilities. I am proud of the fact that I have financed my entire education through scholarships and summer jobs related to my field of study.  This work experience has enhanced my appreciation for the education I am pursuing.  I find that I learn as much from my summer jobs as I do from my academic studies.  For example, during the summer of 1986, while working for IBM in Boca Raton, Florida, I gained a great deal of practical experience in the field of electronic circuit logic and driver design.  When I returned to school in the fall and took Computer Hardware Design, I found that my experience with IBM had thoroughly prepared me for the subject.

Having said all this, I realize that your first consideration in hiring an applicant must not be the potential educational experience HAL can provide, but the skills and services the applicant has to offer.  I hope the experience and education described in my resume suggest how I might be of service to HAL.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss with you how I might best assist HAL in fulfilling its present corporate needs.  I will be available for employment from May 14 through August 31, 2002.  Please let me know what summer employment opportunities are available at HAL for someone with my education, experience, and interests.  You can reach me at the above address or by phone at (518) 271-0000.

Thank you for your consideration.

        Sincerely yours,

         Joan Doe

 

I have enclosed my resume for your review.  I look forward to hearing from you.  Thank you for your time.

Thanking you most sincerely for your time and consideration.

I want to fully participate in the legal and political process

I would like to express my interest in Joyhut Advertising and the available Account Executive position described on your agency's web site.

After four years at Stanford University, where I majored in English and wrote for the school paper, I leapt into the competitive world of advertising at Olf and Oleman Worldwide in San Francisco. For the past year I have served a valuable apprenticeship in the advertising industry, working as an assistant account executive on the Harbinger Sporting Goods account.

I would very much like to discuss the open position. Thank you for your time spent reading this letter and the enclosed resume. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Cover Letter Format Guidelines:
 
Your Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Telephone Number
Email Address

Month, Day, Year

Mr./Ms./Dr. Name
Title
Name of Organization
Street or P. O. Box Address
City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr.:

Opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information about yourself.

2nd paragraph: Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does (Simply stating that you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter). Demonstrate that you know enough about the employer or position to relate your background to the employer or position. Mention specific qualifications which make you a good fit for the employer’s needs. This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the fact that your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a position.

3rd paragraph: Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans. State what you will do to follow up, such as telephone the employer within two weeks. If you will be in the employer’s location and could offer to schedule a visit, indicate when. State that you would be glad to provide the employer with any additional information needed. Thank the employer for her/his consideration.

Sincerely,

(Your handwritten signature)

Your name typed

Enclosure(s) (refers to resume, etc.)

(Note: the contents of your letter might best be arranged into four paragraphs. Consider what you need to say and use good writing style. See the following examples for variations in organization and layout.)

   
Sample 3.1 — Letter of application, hard copy version
 
E-2 Apartment Heights Dr.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-0101
[email protected]

February 22, 2003

Dr. Michael Jr. Rhodes
Principal, Wolftrap Elementary School
1205 Beulah Road
Vienna, VA 22182

Dear Dr. Rhodes:

I enjoyed our conversation on February 18th at the Family and Child Development seminar on teaching young children and appreciated your personal input about helping children attend school for the first time.  This letter is to follow-up about the Fourth Grade Teacher position as discussed at the seminar.  I will be completing my Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Child Development with a concentration in Early Childhood Education at Virginia Tech in May of 2003, and will be available for employment at that time.

The teacher preparation program at Virginia Tech includes a full academic year of student teaching. Last semester I taught second grade and this semester, fourth grade. These valuable experiences have afforded me the opportunity to:

  • develop lesson plans on a wide range of topics and varying levels of academic ability,
  • work with emotionally and physically challenged students in a total inclusion program,
  • observe and participate in effective classroom management approaches,
  • assist with parent-teacher conferences, and
  • complete In-Service sessions on diversity, math and reading skills, and community relations.

Through my early childhood education courses I have had the opportunity to work in a private day care facility, Rainbow Riders Childcare Center, and in Virginia Tech’s Child Development Laboratory.  Both these facilities are NAEYC accredited and adhere to the highest standards.  At both locations, my responsibilities included leading small and large group activities, helping with lunches and snacks, and implementing appropriate activities.  Both experiences also provided me with extensive exposure to the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities and materials.

I look forward to putting my knowledge and experience into practice in the public school system. Next week I will be in Vienna, and I plan to call you then to answer any questions that you may have.  I can be reached before then at (540) 555-7670.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
(handwritten signature)
Donna Harrington

Enclosure

   
Sample 3.2  —  Letter of application, email version
 
April 14, 2003

Mr. William Jackson
Employment Manager
Acme Pharmaceutical Corporation
13764 Jefferson Parkway
Roanoke, VA 24019
[email protected]

Dear Mr. Jackson:

From your company's web site I learned about your need for a sales representative for the Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina areas. I am very interested in this position with Acme Pharmaceuticals, and believe that my education and employment background are appropriate for the position.

While working toward my master’s degree, I was employed as a sales representative with a small dairy foods firm.  I increased my sales volume and profit margin appreciably while at Farmer’s Foods, and I would like to repeat that success in the pharmaceutical industry.  I have a strong academic background in biology and marketing, and think that I could apply my combination of knowledge and experience to the health industry. I will complete my master's degree in marketing in mid-May and will be available to begin employment in early June.

Enclosed is a copy of my resume, which more fully details my qualifications for the position.

I look forward to talking with you regarding sales opportunities with Acme Pharmaceuticals. Within the next week I will contact you to confirm that you received my email and resume and to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Lynn A. Johnson
5542 Hunt Club Lane, #1
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-8082
[email protected]

Resume attached as MS Word document (assuming company web site instructed applicants to do this)

 
Sample 3.3 — Letter of application, email version
 
March 14, 2003

Ms. Charlene Prince
Director of Personnel
Large National Bank Corporation
Roanoke, VA 24040
[email protected]

Dear Ms. Prince:

As I indicated in our telephone conversation yesterday, I would like to apply for the marketing research position you advertised in the March 12th edition of the Roanoke Times and World News. With my undergraduate research background, my training in psychology and sociology, and my work experience, I believe I could make a valuable contribution to Large National Bank Corporation in this position.

In May I will complete my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. As part of the requirements for this degree, I am involved in a senior marketing research project that has given me experience interviewing and surveying research subjects and assisting with the analysis of the data collected. I also have completed a course in statistics and research methods.

In addition to academic work, my experience also includes working part-time as a bookkeeper in a small independent bookstore with an annual budget of approximately $150,000.  Because of the small size of this business, I have been exposed to and participated in most aspects of managing a business, including advertising and marketing.  As the bookkeeper, I produced monthly sales reports that allow the owner/buyer to project seasonal inventory needs. I also assisted with the development of ideas for special promotional events and calculated book sales proceeds after each event in order to evaluate its success.

I believe that the combination of my business experience and social science research training is well-suited to the marketing research position you described.  I have enclosed a copy of my resume with additional information about my qualifications.  Thank you for your consideration.  I look forward to receiving your reply.

Sincerely,
Jessica Lawrence
250 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-1234
[email protected]

Resume text included in email below and attached as MS Word document

 
Sample 3.4 — Letter of application, hard copy version
 

1000 Terrace View Apts.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-4523
[email protected]

March 25, 2003

Mr. John Wilson
Personnel Director
Anderson Construction Company
3507 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20895

Dear Mr. Wilson:

I read in the March 24th Washington Post classified section of your need for a Civil Engineer or Building Construction graduate for one of your Washington, DC, area sites. I will be returning to the Washington area after graduation in May and believe that I have the necessary credentials for the project.

I have worked at various levels in the construction industry every summer since the 8th grade. As you can see from my resume, I worked several summers as a general laborer, gradually moved up to a carpenter, and last summer I worked as assistant construction manager on a 100 million dollar job.

In addition to this practical experience, I will complete requirements for my Building Construction degree in May.  As you may know, Virginia Tech in one of the few universities in the country that offers such a specialized degree for the construction industry. I am confident that my Building Construction degree, along with my years of construction industry experience, make me an excellent candidate for your job.

The Anderson Construction Company projects are familiar to me, and my aspiration is to work for a company that has your excellent reputation.  I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you. I will be in the Washington area during the week of April 12th and would be available to speak with you at that time. In the next week to ten days I will contact you to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
(handwritten signature) 
Steve Mason

Enclosure

 
Sample 3.5 — Letter of inquiry about employment possibilities, email version
 
December 12, 2002

Mr. Robert Burns
President, Template Division
MEGATEK Corporation
9845 Technical Way
Arlington, VA 22207
[email protected]

Dear Mr. Burns:

I learned of MEGATEK through online research using the CareerSearch database through Career Services at Virginia Tech where I am completing my Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. From my research on your web site, I believe there would be a good fit between my skills and interests and your needs. I am interested in a software engineering position upon completion of my degree in May 2003.

As a graduate student, I am one of six members on a software development team where we are writing a computer aided aircraft design program for NASA. My responsibilities include designing, coding, and testing of a graphical portion of the program which requires the use of GIARO for graphics input and output. I have a strong background in computer aided design, software development, and engineering, and believe that these skills would benefit the designing and manufacturing aspects of Template software.  Enclosed is my resume which further outlines my qualifications.

My qualifications make me well suited to the projects areas in which your division of MEGATEK is expanding efforts.  I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss a position with you, and will contact you in a week or ten days to answer any questions you may have and to see if you need any other information from me such as a company application form or transcripts.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
William Stevens
123 Ascot Lane
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-2556
[email protected]

Resume attached as MS Word document

 
Sample 3.6 — Letter of inquiry about internship opportunities, hard copy version
 

2343 Blankinship Road
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-2233
[email protected]

January 12, 2003

Ms. Sylvia Range
Special Programs Assistant
Marion County Family Court Wilderness Challenge
303 Center Street
Marion, VA 24560

Dear Ms. Range:

I am a junior at Virginia Tech, working toward my bachelor's degree in family and child development. I am seeking an internship for this summer 2003, and while researching opportunities in the field of criminal justice and law, I found that your program works with juvenile delinquents. I am writing to inquire about possible internship opportunities with the Marion County Family Court Wilderness Challenge.

My work background and coursework have supplied me with many skills and an understanding of dealing with the adolescent community; for example:

  • I worked as a hotline assistant for a local intervention center. I counseled teenagers about personal concerns and referred them, when necessary, to appropriate professional services for additional help.
  • I have been active at my university as a resident hall assistant, which requires me to establish rapport with fifty residents and advise them on personal matters, as well as university policies. In addition, I develop social and educational programs and activities each semester for up to 200 participants.

My enclosed resume provides additional details about my background.

I will be in the Marion area during my Spring break, March 3 - March 7.  I will call you next week to see if it would be possible to meet with you in early March to discuss your program.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
(handwritten signature)
Stacy Lee Gimble

Encl.

 
Sample 4.1 — Information seeking letter, hard copy version
 

23 Roanoke Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-1123
email: [email protected]

October 23, 2002

Mr. James G. Webb
Delon Hampton & Associates
800 K Street, N.W., Suite 720
Washington, DC 20001-8000

Dear Mr. Webb:

I will be graduating from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture in May 2003, and am researching employment opportunities in the Washington area. I obtained your name from VT CareerLink, Career Services' Alumni database. I very much appreciate your volunteering to help students with job search information, and I hope that your schedule will permit you to provide me with some advice. I am particularly interested in historic preservation and understand that your firm does work in this area. I am also interested in learning how the architects in your firm began their careers. My resume is enclosed simply to give you some information about my background and project work.

I will call you in two weeks to arrange a time to speak to you by telephone or perhaps visit your office if that would be convenient. I will be in the Washington area during the week of November 21. I very much appreciate your time and consideration of my request, and I look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely,
(handwritten signature)
Kristen Walker

Encl.

 
Sample 5.2 — Follow-up letter to information seeking meeting, email version
 
November 30, 2002

Mr. James G. Webb
Delon Hampton & Associates
800 K Street, N.W., Suite 720
Washington, DC 20001-8000
[email protected]

Dear Mr. Webb:

Thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to meet with me last Tuesday. It was very helpful to me to learn so much about the current projects of Delon Hampton & Associates and the career paths of several of your staff. I appreciate your reviewing my portfolio and encouraging my career plans. I also enjoyed meeting Beth Ormond, and am glad to have her suggestions on how I can make the most productive use of my last semester in college.

Based on what I learned from my visit to your firm and other research I have done, I am very interested in being considered for employment with your firm in the future. I will be available to begin work after I graduate in May 2003. As you saw from my portfolio, I have developed strong skills in the area of historical documentation and this is a good match for the types of projects in which your firm specializes. I have enclosed a copy of my resume to serve as a reminder of my background, some of which I discussed with you when we met.

During the next few months I will stay in contact with you in hopes that there may be an opportunity to join your firm. Thank you again for your generous help.

Sincerely,
Kristin Walker
23 Roanoke Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-1123
[email protected]

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