Cover Letter Outline

I.                   Introduction

A.    Discovered job online at CareerBuilder.com

B.     Interested in location within the West Layette community

C.     Enclosed résumé

II.                Body

A.    Academic Experience

1.      C&IT Major

a.       Specialized in database management and programming

b.      Programmed in C# and Java, both for stand-alone applications and dynamic web sites

c.       Learned to be resourceful in finding new and more efficient ways to solve problems

2.      OLS Minor

a.       Received valuable experience working in teams and small groups on projects and presentations

b.      Learned to fill any role in a team that is needed to be filled

B.     Work Experience

1.      Theater Experience

a.       Forced to be self-sufficient in solving problems with projectors and sound equipment

b.      Learned how to manage and train others in the skills that I have already mastered

2.      ITaP Experience

a.       Received hands-on experience dealing with the information technology system at Purdue

b.      As an SLA, managed, supervised, and trained employees below me

C.     Other Experience

1.      Church Soundboard

a.       Learned from an early age to be dedicated to my responsibilities

b.      Stepped up to provide my skills when no one else could be found to do that job

c.       Improved ability to multitask and work under pressure

2.      College Republicans Marketing Director

a.       Became responsible for maintaining and revising the CR website on a timely basis

b.      Started the CR Newsletter for the easy spread of updates and information

c.       Learned to meet deadlines, work in a committee for planning large campus events, and fundraise

III.             Conclusion

A.    Offers technological support for company, a challenge for myself

B.     Interested in starting immediately, or whenever needed

C.     Open for an interview/meeting

D.    Thanks for time and consideration