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Submitted by kmcnaugh on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:20

A: Opening Paragraph

1. As a Child Development and Family Services student from Purdue University I would like you to consider me for the Assistant Director.

2. As a recent graduate I learned of your position through CareerBuilder and looking at your direct sight.

3. I have always been interested in your company and I feel that it would be a great opportunity to be able to work and learn from such an established organization. I believe my learned knowledge from college will enable me add to not only the company but children we are providing for.

B: Middle Paragraph

1. Over the years I have looked at your company through your webpage and always was very interested in working for you after graduation.

2. I find that your company is not only established, but well known to the public over all over the country. This quality stands out to me and shares similar qualities of my own.

3. When I read your mission statement, " " I felt you share similar values as my own. I strive to work with children and to give them the ability to group at a young age.

4. Skills

a: working with individuals

b: confident in my work

c: encouraging

d: multi-tasking

5. Experience

a: working with children in the Museum of Chicago

b: working within multiple classrooms encouraging children to learn and explore their environments

-toddlers

-elem. schools

C: Closing

1. Thank you for your time and consideration

2. I look forward to hear from you

3. Please let me know if you have any question and will contact you a week from know to see if you have any questions for me.

4. contact information

Cover Letter Daniel Barry

Submitted by Barry on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:20

Dear Sir or Madam

I. Introduction

   A. I am applying for the position of Management Trainee
         1. I discovered this opening through Monster.com
   B. Entering the work force is a thrilling time
         1. Your job opening seams ideal for me
   C. I am very qualified to be a ligitimate candidate for this position
         1. Ambitious
         2. Team player
         3. Leader
         4. Good with people

II. Qualifications

   A. I am studying in the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University for a
       degree in management.
   B. I have no job specific experience, but feel that my education has sufficiently
       prepared me for this job.
   C. Some of my other experience may aid me in performing the duties of this position.
         1. The Purdue football team
         2. Coaching high school freshmen

III. Closing

   A. I am very excited about the possibility of entering the work force through your
       company.
   B. I look forward to hearing from you to set up a interview date
         1 I can be reached through my cell phone at...blah
   C. thank you for your time and hope to be hearing from you soon

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Submitted by ablachut on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:19

Out of habit, I accidently hit CTRL + S to save my previous blog entry, the website posted it, and now I can't figure out how to edit it... so here is part 2.

Ms. Sarah Hassert,

I. Why I am applying for this job

i. found out about the opportunity through Purdue Aviation Department

ii. after doing more research on L&B, have further discovered how L&B fits with how I would like to use my aviation degree, and how L&B would benefit from having me as an intern

II. What L&B is looking for, and how I meet that

i. be enrolled in a major specific to the company-

a. Aviation management, thus I understand the benefit the company offers to aviation, and how to comply to aviation law

ii. ability to conduct environmental impact studies-

a. participated in AvTech research

b. have knowledge of the environmental issues and aviation due to specific law class

c. have done extensive planning with PSUB- helped develop my organization and team communcation skills

III. The big picture of the company and how their values coincide with mine/my experience

i. understand that each customer has specific needs, and relationships must be developed

a. past internship at AAR based on creating relationships, student organizations depend on relationships

i. understand the global nature of the company

a. aviation industry is not US-specific, so I can use my skills of communication and cultural background to the benefit of the company

IV. Conclusion

i. can be contacted at this number, etc

ii. please contact me ( will not say that I plan on calling them to follow-up)

Regards,

Agnes

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Submitted by rsantizo on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:18

1. Introduction to how I heard about the job opportunity/Credentials I have.

I read about the job in Purdue Center of Career Opportunities
The ad caught my attention because I want to specialize in retail management and operations, and this job includes both.
I have had a experience in working with teams and leading groups of people.

2. Credentials, exprience, and skills I have that qualify for the job.

My experience in working with companies like Red Bull, and the internship I had last summer have given me knowledge on areas like merchandising and operations. Also, they have taught me of good and effective ways to communicate with people, coordinate teams and be an effective leader and motivator.
I do everything with passion and stive for success and excellence on a daily basis, winning a scholarship to come study in a University abroad is a good example of this. My grade point average is also very high.
At this point of my life, learning as much as I can and preparing for the very competitive future I am going to face when I graduate are my priorities. I would be honored to be an intern and further enhance my experience, while giving all of my passion, experience, and ideas to the company.

3. Express enthusiasm and coordinate interview.

I would be pleasured to meet with you to further discuss how well my skills fit into the requirements for the possition.
I believe I can give a lot back to your organization, please contact me to arrange a meeting.

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Submitted by ldemaree on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:17

I. Opening Paragraph

a. Thorough knowledge of the mission of the American Kennel Club (AKC)

b. Having academic as well as real world experience

c. Feel that my experience working with dogs, studying Animal Agribusiness and participating in the sport of purebred dogs since 1999 will be an asset to their company

II. Body

a. AKC experience

i. I have competed in conformation shows since 1999, showing multiple breeds, but focusing on Cardigan Welsh Corgis.

ii. I have trained, groomed and shown every dog personally before taking it into the ring, showing initiative and ensuring everything is the best it can be before presenting it to AKC judges.

iii. Been involved with breeding and raising litters

b. Work Experience

i. Worked in multiple canine businesses.

ii. Cared for the animals and interacted with the human clients. Answered phones, resolved inaccurate information, answered questions and worked with multiple computer programs, including developing a new online reservation system.

III. Conclusion

a. My experience and dedication to the canine world, I feel would be a great addition to the AKC.

b. Mission statement

c. Contact information

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Submitted by stcrawfo on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:17

Sam Crawford

1301 Palmer Drive #111

West Lafayette, IN 47906

317-506-7427

stcrawfo@purdue.edu

Date

address of who it is you are writing to

Dear “name of employer/recruiter”,

I. Introduction

a. reason for contacting the employer

b. which job you are applying for

II. Skills and Experience

a. List experience/skills you have had that will help you excel at this job

i. Relevant coursework in Actuarial Science

ii. Well versed in Microsoft Office

iii. Work well with others and have much experience working with others

III. Closing

a. Discuss possible meeting

b. “Look forward to hearing from them shortly”

Sincerely,

Sam Crawford

Signature_______________

Encloser: Resume

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Submitted by curtis on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:17

Dear Sir or Madam,

I. Introduction

Job applying for
Where ad was found
- www.careerbuilder.com
- show that I researched the company more than
simply finding the ad on a website and replying to the job
Why there is interest
- What draws me to this particular job

II. Qualifications

Academics
- classes dealing with design programs
- classes dealing with group work and team activities
Experiences
- member of football team
- managing team and players in a business setting
- what qualities being on the team has given me
Relevant characteristics
- good communication
- working well in groups
- timely work

III. Closing

Re-visit interest
- change wording from first paragraph, but why I'm interested
Good match
- the qualities the company is looking for and how my qualities match
Contact information
- phone, email, address

Sincerely,

Curtis Painter

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Submitted by sfrask on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:15

I. Heading

A. Contact Information; Name, address, phone number

B. Date

C. Companies contact information

II. Introduction

A. Professional greeting

B. Introduce myself, where I found the ad, and why I feel qualified

C. Pronounce my ethics and ambitions

III. Body

A. Discuss the qualifications of the employer

B. Convince employer of my skills and qualifications

C. Convey my drive and determination

IV. Closing

A. Discuss my availability, willingness to move

B. Looking forward to the future; interviewing and meeting in person

C. Restate contact information, include phone number

D. Thanking the company for their time

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Submitted by bbuckner on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:14

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.

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Submitted by cdilisio on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 10:10

My name

Address

Phone number

Date

Name of Person I’m addressing

Company Name

Company Address

Dear (name/ “Hiring Professional”/Human Resource Manager”)

I. Introduction

A. Why I’m interested in the company

i. Company values, ideals and how they relate/reflect on me

B. Where you got their add/information

II. Body

A. State why I’m qualified for the Job

i. Briefly name the traits and describe them in order

ii. Specifically but briefly describe experience that qualifies me, through jobs or internships held or through life/other experience (i.e. state how long a report was, where they can find work you’ve done, etc)

iii. State when graduation is expected

B. State people I know at the company or have talked to (if any)

C. Name Job your interested in

III. Conclusion

A. Restate, in the same organized order, your skills

B. Thank them for their time

C. May or may not put that you’ll be contacting them, best to call ahead and ask if that’s ok to do

D. End with name (printed AND signed) and phone number

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