Cover Letter Outline

I. Introduction

     A.   Purpose of cover letter

          1. Position being pursued

          2. Where job posting was located.

          3.  Brief explanation of why I'm interested/qualified leading into next paragraph

II. Qualifications/Skills

     A.  Education

           1.  Year in school/degree

           2.  Discussion of coursework

           3.  Discussion of lab work/experiences

     B.  Skills

           1.  Teamwork skills

           2.  Multi-task skills

           3.  Motivation/eagerness to accomplish more

III.  Closing

     A.  Ask to meet/contact information

          1.  Explain that I would like to meet to discuss job

          2.  Give contact information

     B.  Closing statement and Thank you

          1.  Closing sentence explaining why I am good candidate

          2.  Thank reader for time and consideration.