Dear Mr. Keaton:

I am contacting you in response an advertisement listed with Wake Forest University School of Law job postings for a new associate. As a third year student, I have plans to relocate back to Philadelphia, PA upon graduation and take the Pennsylvania Bar in July 2003. My undergraduate alma mater is Penn State University where I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in May 1998.

During my first summer of law school, I worked as a law clerk with the firm Moore Morr & More, LLP located in Lexington, NC where I gained experience in business litigation, corporate law, and wills and trusts. This allowed me to enhance my legal skills in drafting memoranda of law, analyzing case facts, and sitting in on attorney-client meetings. I also attended depositions and court trials and made strategic legal decisions regarding assigned cases.

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WHAT'S THE PURPOSE?

• A Cover Letter is the first contact you make with an organization or company. It accompanies a resume that is being sent to an organization for a specific position. The well-written cover letter will lead the reader to the other part of the application-the resume. In other words, the cover letter bridges the gap between your skills, experience and the qualifications of the position.
• It demonstrates your ability to communicate in writing and organize your thoughts in a cohesive manner, both of which are pertinent to most positions.
• A well-written cover letter commands the reader's attention. It demonstrates interest and knowledge in the industry and/or employer.
• The opportunity to interview is the ultimate goal of your cover letter and resume. A cover letter is like an individual commercial where the most attractive features are highlighted for the employer so GRAB THEIR ATTENTION!

THE INGREDIENTS TO A GREAT COVER LETTER

All cover letters are different but most have these key ingredients: the return address, date, addressee, salutation, introduction, body, closing, and the enclosure line. The introduction and closing should each be one paragraph while the body can be one or two paragraphs.

STARTING OFF…

The return address and phone number must be at the top of the page. If the resume has a specific letter head remember to use that same letter head for the cover letter. The date will appear two lines below the return address. Make sure to write out the date; don't abbreviate. Next, include the company contact information (contact name and title, address, and phone number) two lines beneath the date. Always try to find out the name and proper title of the person receiving the letter. The salutation will fall two lines below the addressee information.

Begin with "Dear Mr. " or "Dear Ms.", followed by the person's last name. Never address the letter by their first name. If it is a cold call letter, salutations may be more general like, "Dear Hiring Partner," or "Dear Recruiting Coordinator."

INTRODUCTION

This opening paragraph explains

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Here is an example of a sample cover letter written in response to an advertisement in the newspaper. Before taking a look at the letter, here are some useful key phrases to use in your own cover letters.

Useful Key Phrases

• I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for...
• As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.
• I would like to point out... immediately upon his return.
• During ...., I improved (furthered, extended, etc.) my knowledge of...,
• I look forward to an opportunity to speak with you in person. (OR to speak with you personally)

2520 Vista Avenue
Olympia, Washington 98501
April 19, 2001

Mr. Bob Trimm, Personnel Manager
Importers Inc.
587 Lilly Road
 

Dear Mr. Trimm:

I am writing to you in response to your advertisement for a Legal Assistant specializing in Port Regulatory Law, which appeared in the Seattle Times on Sunday, June 15. As you can see from my enclosed resume, my experience and qualifications match this position's requirements.

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Here is an example of a sample cover letter requesting a position. Before taking a look at the letter, here are some useful key phrases to use in your own cover letters.

Useful Key Phrases

• Please accept this letter as an expression of interest in the position of...
• I have enclosed a copy of my resume for your review.
• ...and believe I possess the right combination of....skills.
• My current position .... has provided the opportunity to ...
• I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my potential contributions to your company with you.
• I look forward to your reply.

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