Sample Cover Letters
Sample 1 (of 3)
174 Silver Creek
Great Falls, MT 59404
(406) 555-5234
July 4, 2002
Jennifer Mc Gehey
Controller
Any Corporation
1123 Enterprise
Billings, MT 59107
Dear Ms. Mc Gehey:
I have played a key role throughout the last twenty years in the development of international markets for the sale of capital and laboratory equipment, systems, and services. I am currently seeking a new association with a firm that can profit from my expertise in the expansion of profitable overseas markets. Any Corporation's commitment to developing overseas accounts makes me eager to join your international team.
During my career in Foreign Service and international sales, I have developed and currently maintain outstanding personal, business, and government contacts with key product movers in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemical manufacturing; food processors; scientific laboratories; and health institutions worldwide.
I am considered by my peers and associates to be a goal setter and achiever. I am confident that I can produce the same beneficial results in the development of international markets for your products as I have for my present employer. If you can use an executive who is thoroughly familiar with international market development and sales, then during a personal interview I would like to discuss my qualifications. Next week I will call your office to schedule a mutually convenient meeting time.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Samantha Jefferson
Sample 2 (of 3)
123 Orange Creek
Rolling Oaks, MA 32357
(671) 555-6789
January 1, 2003
Matthew Johnson
Staff Coordinator
Any Corporation
Cambridge, MA 32386
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I am a dedicated, creative, and a diligent professional eager to utilize my skills in a demanding fund-raising position, and I am fascinated at the idea of learning more about the opportunities available at Your Organization.
My experience in nonprofit development, public relations, and especially fundraising, would be a strong quality that I have to add to your organization. I have spent over three years as the Development and Public Relations Assistant at the Boston Educational Society. The knowledge gained has encompassed preparing grant proposals, writing correspondences for the executive director, compiling program books for fundraising events, contributing to the quarterly newsletter, and generating donation acknowledgments.
I am computer literate, and am familiar with many word processing programs. I have learned desktop publishing on the Macintosh in order to produce my alumni newsletter. In addition, I am in charge of the fundraising database program in my office. This responsibility includes updating and maintaining donor records, generating daily income reports and financial analyses, and training staff and volunteers in data entry procedures.
Enclosed you will find an updated resume, as well as a copy of my employee newsletter and a program book to serve as writing samples.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Christopher Wallace
Sample 3 (of 3)
150 Cherry Hill Lane
San Diego, CA 95916
(619) 474-3365 (days)
(619) 239-8687 (evenings)
September 12, 2002
Laura Roberts
Chairperson of the Board
Your Corporation
1200 Main Street
San Diego, CA 95926
Dear Mrs. Roberts:
In the precedent months I have been researching operations at ________Corporation. Reading your annual report, company profile, and write-ups in several trade publications, has allowed me to keep a close eye on both your costs and profits. If you agree that ______Corporation could benefit from an efficient, timesaving plan to cut production dollars, I would like to present my qualifications to you.
I am a skilled business consultant with over fifteen years' of knowledge concentrated in the marketing field. I believe strongly that I can be of assistance to your company. I have prepared the attached business proposal which includes a detailed summary of a series of events and observations concerning trends in __________ Corporation's operations that could be easily reversed.
You may reach me at either one of the above-listed telephone numbers for a conference, or to establish a convenient time for a personal meeting. I would be pleased to demonstrate how I might be able to assist in correcting and/or eliminating many of the challenges touched upon in the attached proposal.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
Denise Harrison