Sample Cover Letters
1. New Graduate
Michael Purcell
123 Main Street
My home town, CA 45678
(858) 555-111- mpurcell@emailaddress.com
June 4, 2007
Katherine Yu
HR Director
ABC Company
1530 State Street
Princeton, NJ 0899
Re: {position title or job ID # (if applicable)}
Dear Ms. Yu:
Your advertisement for an HR assistant fits my qualifications perfectly, and I am writing to express my interest in and enthusiasm for the position. After completing a business degree from Rutgers University in May, I enrolled in a human resource development program to further enhance my credentials in the field. Course highlights include: Leadership in an Organizational Setting, Performance &Task Analysis in Human Resource Development and Technology in HR Settings.
Based on your description of the ideal candidate, I also offer:
• A solid educational foundation in organizational development, employee training and development skills and knowledge of how to use technology to improve individual/ organizational performance.
• A proven ability to build rapport with individuals from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A track record of excellent performance as a part-time/summer employee concurrent with full-time college enrollment.
• Technical proficiency in database programs (including Oracle) and MS Office Suite.
If you agree that my services would be valuable to ABC Company, I would very much like to meet in person to learn more about your HR support needs. Please feel free to call me at (858) 555-1111 or email at mpurcell@emailaddress.com.
Thank you for your time and review of the enclosed resume, and I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely yours,
{your signature}
Michael Purcell
2. Post Military
Michael Purcell
123 Main Street
My home town, CA 45678
(858) 555-111- mpurcell@emailaddress.com
June 4, 2007
Katherine Yu
HR Director
ABC Company
1530 State Street
Princeton, NJ 0899
Dear Ms. Yu:
Alice O'Brien suggested that I contact you about my interest in personnel management. She said you are one of the best people to talk to in regard to careers in personnel.
I am leaving the U.S. Army after seven years of experience in personnel administration. Because of my positive Army experience, I would like to continue working in a large organization. However, before I venture further into the civilian job market, I would like to benefit from the experience and knowledge of other professionals in the field who might advise me on opportunities for someone with my qualifications.
Perhaps we could meet briefly sometime during the next two weeks to discuss my career plans. I have several questions which I believe you could help clarify. Please feel free to call me at (858) 555-1111 or email at mpurcell@emailaddress.com, but I will contact your office to schedule a meeting time.
Thank you for your time and review of the enclosed resume, and I look forward to discussing my plans with you.
Sincerely yours,
{your signature}
Michael Purcell
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