Cover Letter Outline

I.    Introduction Paragraph
    A.    Where I found the ad
        1.    Purdue’s HR Website
    B.    Describe why I like the position
        1.    Already have a student job in the department
        2.    Have required skills
    C.    Express interest in the position
II.    Experience Paragraph
    A.    Current student job
        1.    Familiar with the basic setup of the systems I’d be working on
        2.    Know many of the people I’d be working with already
    B.    Hobbyist Experience
        1.    Run Windows 2003 Server
            a.    DHCP
            b.    DNS
            c.    WINS
            d.    IIS
            e.    File & Printer Sharing
            f.    Terminal Services
        2.    Know Windows XP workstations very well
            a.    Config and Setup
            b.    Maintenance
            c.    How to do things, where options are.
    C.    Certifications
        1.    A+ / Network+
        2.    CCNA
III.    Conclusion Paragraph
    A.    Express interest in the position
    B.    Reiterate how my skills can help the organization
    C.    Thank the reader and look forward to hearing from them soon.