Outline for cover letter

Dear Mr. or Ms. _________ :

I.   Opening Paragraph

  1. Job applying for
    a. Merial's Field Sales Representative - Northeast Ohio
    b. Learned about job on company website
  2. Interest in job
    a. Major Animal Agribusiness from Purdue University
    b. Sold Merial products before in the past and very interested in learning more about them
  3. Credentials
    a. Education and experience

II.  Middle Paragraph

  1. Special Skills
    a. Knowledgeable about company products
    b. Handled animals both at the animal hospital and shelter
    c. Learned about what kinds of products shelters/animal hospitals can or cannot afford/need

III. Closing Paragraph

  1. Interest
    a. It would be my pleasure to meet with you about my experience and skills
  2. How to contact
    a. Phone number
    b. E-mail address
  3. Enthusiasm
    a. I am looking forward to meeting with you

Sincerely,

 

 

Diedra Marcoccia

Enclosure: Resume

Feedback

I like this start. The middle paragraph gives us some good material to work with, specifying the way you know what these places need.