Cover Letter Samples

Sample Letter of Inquiry

Your Address
City, State, Zip
Date

Name of Contact Person
Title
Name of Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms.:

While reviewing past editions of the Wall Street Journal, I came across an advertisement you placed concerning an opening for a promotions assistant. I am sure that this particular post has been filled, but I am writing to inquire whether another position has opened up since then.

Upon graduation from the University of Maine this May, I would like to begin a career in marketing and promotions with an organization such as yours. Many of my extracurricular and work experiences, detailed in the enclosed resume, involved organizing, promoting and publicizing events. I have had direct sales experience at We Three Caterers. Perhaps the most challenging and rewarding were my experiences with Senator Olympia Snowe and the University of Maine Literary Festival. I know that I can promote products and services and I am confident that I can provide the professionalism required for your promotions assistant position.

I look forward to hearing from you concerning possible employment opportunities. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

(Your signature)

Your typed name

Enclosure

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Sample Letter of Application

Your Address
City, State, Zip
Date

Name of Contact Person
Title
Name of Organization
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms.:

I would like to apply for the sales associate position which you listed with the Career Center at the University of Maine. My varied sales experience and my bachelor’s degree in Business Administration are my strongest qualifications for this position.

As you can see from the enclosed resume, I have sold a variety of products through my extracurricular activities and have worked in many business environments through my cooperative education and internship positions. My marketing, computer research, and customer relations experiences, as well as my oral and written communication skills, should prove valuable to increasing (name of company’s) sales volume. I am enthusiastic about pursuing a career in sales with (name of company) because of its diverse product line and international scope.

I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and can be reached at (phone number) from noon to five daily. I will be in Boston next week and will call you on (date) to discuss the possibility of an interview.

Sincerely,

(Your signature)

Your typed name

Enclosure