Sample Cover Letter

1000 W Court St.
Residence Hall
Seguin, TX 78155

Date

Mr. J.B. Pierce
Marketing Relations Manager
Golden Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.
185 Broadlight Street
Chicago, IL 60000

Dear Mr. Pierce:

Dr. Bonita Vinson, Director of Career Services at TLU, recently suggested that I write you concerning your opening and my interest in a marketing assistant position. With a B.A. degree in Marketing and courses in economics, collective bargaining and labor law, I am confident that I could make a positive contribution to Golden Opportunity Enterprises, Inc.

The last two summers, I worked as an intern responsible for marketing strategy projects for a large marketing firm. My ability to appreciate several points of view on marketing strategies should prove to be a major asset in my future career performance. Before I left my last summer job, my supervisor had recommended that I be hired as a marketing specialist after graduation.

Although I am enthusiastic about the specialist position, I think my energies and resourcefulness might be better suited to developing strategies for small firms. This assignment has been a four-year goal for me in college. My enclosed résumé better highlights my education and experience. My leadership roles in campus organizations should strengthen and support my abilities to serve as a marketing assistant. I am eager to talk with you to show you why I am a strong candidate for the position.

I have friends in Dallas that I could stay with on weekends so any Friday or Monday would be ideal for an appointment. In three days I will call you to see if your schedule might be open. I look forward to meeting with you soon. Please call or write me if you need additional information. My phone number is 830-555-5555.

Sincerely yours,

Ima B. Student

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