bbuckner's blog

Instant Objective Statements

 -To utilize my mathematical and statistical knowledge as a statistical analyst of sports.

- A position as an intern in the division of statistics and analysis for ESPN allowing me to develop my skills using statistics and specializing in the field of sports.

- An opportunity to gain experience in a field of statistics.

- Statistical internship with emphasis in sports analysis.

Cover Letter Outline

I. Heading

A. Name

B. Address

C. Phone Number

D. E-mail Address

II. Introduction

A. Where I found the internship listing and why I am interested.

B. Reasons why I am qualified for the internship.

C. Reasons why I would be able to work well in this particular company setting and how I meet the qualification the employer desires.

D. Why I value the organization's ideas and attitude.

III. Argument

A.     Demonstrate to the reader that I possess the same skills and outlook that they desire.

B.     Explain what benefit I would bring to the company.

C.     Use previous experiences along with the attitude I share with the company to support my claim that I would be an asset to this company.

IV. Closing

A.     Reiterate my key points about how I would be the type of employee this company would want based on their values and goals.

B.     Restate some of my experience that will be useful for the position I am applying for.

C.     Inform my readers how and when I will be contacting them.

D.     Give them the opportunity and means to contact me if they wish to do so.

E.     Express gratitude to the readers for their consideration of my application.

My Major

Management Major...ENGL 420 is a required course.