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Cover Letters
A cover letter is a brief document that is attached to your resume. It allows you to introduce yourself to an
employer and to express your interest in a specific position.
Notice how the author:
Composes the letter in paragraph form.
Writes briefly, but effectively.
Remembers to thank the person to whom he is writing.
Cover letter courtesy of Rensselaer Polytechnic: "Cover Letters." rpi.edu. The Center for Communication Practices , n.d. Web. 23 Aug 2011.
34 Second Street
Troy, New York 12180
October 4, 2001
Ms. Gail Roberts
Recruiting Coordinator
Department DRR 1201
Database Corporation
Princeton, New Jersey 05876
Dear Ms. Roberts:
Your advertisement for software engineers in the January issue of the IEEE
Spectrum caught my attention. I was drawn to the ad by my strong interest in
both software design and Database.
I have worked with a CALMA system in developing VLSI circuits, and I also have
substantial experience in the design of interactive CAD software. Because of this
experience, I can make a direct and immediate contribution to your department. I
have enclosed a copy of my resume, which details my qualifications and suggests
how I might be of service to Database.
I would like very much to meet with you to discuss your open positions for
software engineers. If you wish to arrange an interview, please contact me at the
above address or by telephone at (518) 271-9999.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
John Smith
Your
contact
info, date
follows
address
Employer’s
contact
info
Address
employer
by name
Mention
ad for
position
and
state
interest
Refer to
attached
resume
Briefly
demonstrate
qualifications
Request a
specific
follow up
