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Contact Name
Contact Title
Company Name
Company Street Address
Company City, State Zip

Dear Mr./Ms. Contact Last Name:

First Paragraph: Indicate your interest in the organization, its products or services. State your source of information about the employer (world wide web, news media, career center, employer directory, i.e. Peterson's Job Opportunities in Engineering and Technology, employment service, or networking source).

Second Paragraph Outline your strongest qualifications, focusing on the broader occupational and/or organizational dimensions. Include academic background, practical work experience, internships, participation in cooperative education, or any extracurricular involvement/leadership positions. Highlight strengths, skills, and accomplishments, describing how your qualifications match the work environment.

Third Paragraph: Refer the reader to the enclosed resume or employment application which summarizes your qualifications, training, experience, and education. Be careful not to repeat your resume entirely in your letter. Provide details and explanations that are not found on your resume. Do some personal marketing here. Convince the employer you have the personal qualities and motivation to make a contribution to the organization. Do not inquire about what the organization can offer.

Concluding Paragraph: Suggest an action plan. Indicate that you will call during a specific time period to discuss interview possibilities. Indicate your flexibility. Repeat a phone number (or add a different number where you can be reached during certain hours, if appropriate). You may even want to ask if the company will be recruiting in your area, or if any additional information or references from you would be helpful. Finally, thank the reader for his/her time and consideration.

Respectfully,

Student Name

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