Cover Letter Outline

       I.          Introduction

A.    Contact info

B.    Greeting

C.    Brief Background

1.     School

2.     Major/Minor

D.    Why am I writing

1.     How I learned about the position

a.      Job Ad/ Company Website

2.     Why am I interested/ express interest

a.      Values and goals with company

b.     Matching the position requirements/special credentials

c.      Relate education/ experience to position

     II.          Related Work Experience

A.    Internship

1.     Group work/projects

a.      Demonstrating responsibility/ leadership

b.     Being a multi-task person and displaying teamwork

2.     Getting involved in organizations/ focus groups

a.      Diversity

b.     Collaborating and expressing ideas

c.      Being actively involved

B.    Lansing Cinema 8

1.     Customer service and showing interpersonal skills

2.     Communicating and listening

3.     Handling complaints and needs of customers

   III.          Academic

A.    Degree information

B.    Coursework

1.     Designing and analyzing systems

a.      Concepts and lab work

2.     How it relates to job position

  IV.          Volunteer Work/ “Other” skills

A.    Community Bike Works/ Habitat for Humanity/Zoo

1.     Social responsibility to help the community

2.     Willing to provide support for others

B.    Computer skills

1.     To solve complex mathematical and engineering problems

2.     Excel, Matlab, SAS, Catia

C.    Motivator, Challenge myself, Strive to exceed expectations, Cooperative

    V.          Conclusion

A.    Recap

B.    Indicate interest of being contacted (when & how)

C.    Expression of enthusiasm for position