Cover letter outline

I.        Intro

a.     Who I am

                                                                                    i.      Name

b.     Why I am writing

                                                                                    i.      I am interested in your company/job

c.     My goals and values

                                                                                    i.      Relate to the company

                                                                                  ii.      Believe in what the company promotes

d.     How I learned about the position

                                                                                    i.      Job finder website

e.      How I can help the company

                                                                                    i.      Bring a fresh and energetic personality to the company

                                                                                  ii.      Experienced in working with others

II.     Argument

a.     Possess the requirements

                                                                                    i.      Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue

                                                                                  ii.      Previous job experience

b.     Important Skills

                                                                                    i.      Leadership qualities

                                                                                  ii.      Skilled with team work activities

c.     How my skills benefit the company

III.   Closing

a.     How my goals match the company’s goals

b.     How my skills will help

IV.  Contact

a.     When I will contact

b.     My contact info.

c.     Thank the reader

d.     Signature