Cover Letter Outline

      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

 

Feedback

This is good plan and will work well in guiding the cover letter. Make sure to double check for grammar and punctuation in the CL draft.