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The following sample cover letter is from "Learning to Earning: Success Strategies for New Grads," with educational tips in bold. Use this example as a starting point for your cover letters.
Jane Pelletier, Human Resources Director
Great Ads, Inc.
100 Main Street
Anytown, USA 55555
July 30, 2005
Dear Ms. Pelletier,
It was with great pleasure that I read in the July 22 Anytown Times that Great Ads, Inc., is expanding its business into the local restaurant industry. [Opens with strong knowledge of the company.] I believe my experience in writing and restaurant service are a unique match for the Junior Copywriter position, #XC77Y on Yahoo! HotJobs. [States job title, number, and exactly why she is qualified to apply.]
As an English major at State University and editor for the school newspaper, I developed my creativity and writing skills in deadline-oriented environments and achieved strong working knowledge of AP style. [Mentions skills from the ad verbatim.] Volunteering with the Heads-Up literacy program helped me learn to make words exciting. [Not mentioned in the ad but important to copywriting.]
Perhaps most important, as a server at several Anytown restaurants, I gained a valuable familiarity with the environments, patrons, and menus of the very businesses you seek to assist. [Takes something as common as waiting tables and turns into valuable business experience.] I would appreciate the opportunity not only to write fresh ads for these restaurants, but perhaps to generate new business using my network of contacts at these locations. [The possibility of new business? A hiring manager's dream!]
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss the Junior Copywriter position. I will call you next Monday, August 8, to follow up. In the meantime, you can reach me using the contact information on my resume. [States follow-up information and date.]
Sincerely,
Susie Brown
The following sample cover letter is from "Learning to Earning: Success Strategies for New Grads," with educational tips in bold. Use this example as a starting point for your cover letters.
Jane Pelletier, Human Resources Director
Great Ads, Inc.
100 Main Street
Anytown, USA 55555
July 30, 2005
Dear Ms. Pelletier,
It was with great pleasure that I read in the July 22 Anytown Times that Great Ads, Inc., is expanding its business into the local restaurant industry. [Opens with strong knowledge of the company.] I believe my experience in writing and restaurant service are a unique match for the Junior Copywriter position, #XC77Y on Yahoo! HotJobs. [States job title, number, and exactly why she is qualified to apply.]
As an English major at State University and editor for the school newspaper, I developed my creativity and writing skills in deadline-oriented environments and achieved strong working knowledge of AP style. [Mentions skills from the ad verbatim.] Volunteering with the Heads-Up literacy program helped me learn to make words exciting. [Not mentioned in the ad but important to copywriting.]
Perhaps most important, as a server at several Anytown restaurants, I gained a valuable familiarity with the environments, patrons, and menus of the very businesses you seek to assist. [Takes something as common as waiting tables and turns into valuable business experience.] I would appreciate the opportunity not only to write fresh ads for these restaurants, but perhaps to generate new business using my network of contacts at these locations. [The possibility of new business? A hiring manager's dream!]
I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to discuss the Junior Copywriter position. I will call you next Monday, August 8, to follow up. In the meantime, you can reach me using the contact information on my resume. [States follow-up information and date.]
Sincerely,
Susie Brown
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