Name (Cameron Prokos)

Address (202 Littleton St.)

(West Lafayette, IN 47906)

Contact Information (both phone and e-mail)

Dear …,

A.    Introduction

a.       Indicate the job that I am applying for

                                                              i.      Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch

b.      Where I located the job

                                                              i.      I located this job on Careerbuilder.com

c.       Show my concern and interest in the job that I am applying for

d.      Explain why I am the right candidate for this job and back it with credentials

B.     Body Paragraph 1

a.       Highlight skills that directly apply to this particular job

                                                              i.      My degree in Economics and minor in marketing has provided me with the correct tools for this job

                                                            ii.      Had first-hand experience on the financial aspect of two businesses

                                                          iii.      Talk briefly about other work experience that is only related directly to this job

C.     Body Paragraph 2

a.       Show my active interest in this job and why I want it

                         i.   Show my keenness and passion for this job

c.   Ask for an interview in the near future

d.      Indicate how I may be contacted

D.    Closing

a.       Highlight major parts of how I am the right person for the job

b.      “Look forward to hearing from you soon”

Sincerely,

 (signed)

Cameron Prokos