Cover Letter Outline

I.                   Introduction

A.    Found job on CCO website

B.     My values and goals align with company

1.                  My values and goals align with your mission to improve customer work processes and business results.

2.                  Your position for an entry level mechanical engineer is well suited to my background and industry experience.

II.                Argument

A.    Skills

1.                  Senior in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, graduating in December 2009.

2.                  I have taken several system measurement and dynamics classes as well as engineering design classes that put me in a position to work in small teams.

3.                  Personal interest in design and manufacturing of machine parts, 8 years experience in machine shops.

B.     Training/Work Experience

1.                  I worked for RQAW Corp. for a total of 22 months, working with multidisciplinary teams and customers to solve design problems

2.                  At RQAW, I gained extensive experience in CAD tools and professional writing and presentation.

III.             Closing

A.    Restate why I align with company mission/goals

B.     Restate skills and how they will benefit the company

C.     Inform reader how to contact me, and thank reader for consideration