(Signature) Typed Name Sample Cover Letters (tailor to fit your job-search situation)

January 15, 2xxx

111 Maple Street Boise, Idaho 83712

Ms. Jane Doe, Coordinator of Personnel XYZ Corporation 333 North 3rd Street Boise, Idaho 83706

Dear Ms. Doe:

In May 2xxx, I will be graduating from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, Training and Development, and I am writing to indicate my interest in the training and development position within your department. (OR I am expecting to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication, Training and Development in May 2xxx, and I am writing to you to indicate my interest in the part-time training assistant position within your department.)

Early in my course work at Boise State I seriously began considering future employment with XYZ Corporation. After I reviewed XYZ’s website I discovered that we use a number of your training methods in our workshops. I find the workshop format to be effective and evaluation results show that the participants are impressed with what they learn. More recently, however, I noted in a professional journal that your organization is undertaking a new approach to training, specifically in the area of Conflict Management. I have presented and attended several similar sessions through Boise State and will be attending your session discussing your corporation's new methods. I believe that I am well qualified to begin my career employment on your new approach; I know it is directly related to my interests.

I have enclosed my resume, which provides additional information about my undergraduate work and campus activities. I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications. I will contact you by phone within ten working days to discuss the possibility of an interview, or I may be reached by e-mail at pats@thisplace.com or by telephone (208) 999-9999.

Sincerely,

   Pat Swift

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Sample Cover Letters (tailor to fit your job-search situation)

March 1, 2xxx

PO Box 0000 Boise, Idaho 83706 Mr. Frederick Goland, Personnel Director Western Public Relations Suite 21 000 Jefferson Street Boise, Idaho 83706

Dear Mr. Goland:

As my senior year at Boise State University approaches, I realize it is important for me to supplement my education with practical experience in my field of interest.  After recently researching public relations firms in the Boise State Career Center, I found that Western Public Relations offers creative internships and that my qualifications match your eligibility requirements.

As my enclosed resume indicates, my studies and work experience revolve around journalism.  As a writer/editor for The Arbiter, I have written several articles on various topics ranging from sports and entertainment to editorial commentary.  I also developed my computer skills and was instrumental in the purchase and implementation of the newspaper's first computer-layout system.  

After graduation, my career plans include working for a public relations firm such as Western Public Relations. I think that my desire to succeed coupled with my education and work background, will enable me to excel in this field.  If possible, I would like to speak with you to learn more about the internships you offer at Western.  I will call you later this month about arranging a meeting, should you not contact me before then.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

 

Terry Smith