Cover Letter for Business Administration Class 1 page
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cover_letter_examples.pptxCover Letters
Good & Bad Examples
from previous semesters
Bad Example
Lacks confidence
Vague – lacks any real detail
Drifts from topic to topic
No real structure
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am writing to apply for the Purchasing Assistant that was advertised on your company website. I feel that my education, experience, and career interests would be an excellent match for your organization.
As a student in the Fox School of Business at Temple University, my studies in Management Information Systems have given me the opportunity to develop valuable analytical skills and throughout my coursework I was able to demonstrate my writing and communication skills during various presentations in the classroom. My work experience with Henry Yeska & Son has given me the proven ability to work independently and as an effective team member. While working on individual tasks, I proved my ability to confidently perform duties on my own while managing my time to complete other daily tasks. I have developed strong interpersonal skills by being a valuable team member while working on projects and on a daily basis interacting with clients.
In addition to my academic and work experience, the enclosed resume also demonstrates my willingness to work hard and assume leadership responsibilities. I am confident that I have the training, enthusiasm, and personal qualities to make a positive contribution to Lakeview Hospital. I appreciate your consideration and I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss my qualifications in person.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Good Example
Focused thesis statement
Topic sentences that echo thesis claims
Detail, data, specifics
“So what?” statements at the end of each paragraph
A closing that reiterates the thesis and humbly indicates that the student wants future contact.
Dear Ms. Smith:
I learned through Temple University’s Foxnet that XYZ Summer Camps has a full-time Finance and Accounting Intern position available at the Bryn Mawr, PA location. I am a junior at Temple University, majoring in Accounting. My previous work experiences as a Senior Counselor and as a Server Room Clerk have given me strong skills in detail-orientation, communication, and problem solving, which make me a great candidate for this position.
My work experience as a Senior Counselor at John Doe Day Camps strengthened my detail-orientation and communication skills. Part of my responsibilities as a Senior Counselor was to learn important information about 90 teen travel campers. I had to memorize details about each camper which included: hobbies, interests, friendships, and confidential medical needs. Knowing crucial details about each camper’s needs was important in handling any social, disciplinary, and medical problems that arose throughout the summer. In addition, as a member of a four person staff of counselors, I had to communicate daily with the other counselors and my supervisor about safety procedures for activities, activity scheduling, weather concerns, and disciplinary problems with campers. Once an issue arose, I brought it to the attention of the other counselors and to my supervisor and we discussed possible solutions. I communicated those solutions to my campers in a way that children 11-14 years old would listen and understand. I am confident that my detail-orientation and communication skills will easily translate to reviewing payroll packages and reports accurately and collaborating with team members.
I gained strong problem solving skills from my position as Server Room Clerk at ITSolutions, LLC. Working for ITSolutions gave me the opportunity to independently solve complex problems. I was responsible for performing computer maintenance on 15 company computers. I often had to repair several computers with different problems at one time in a fast-paced environment. At any given moment, multiple computers could experience software, operating system, or hardware problems. I had to examine the computers for possible issues by running virus scans, checking if software was up-to-date, verifying operating system keys, and performing visual inspections of hardware. This required me to diagnose the problems and solve them so that the computers could be used. I can apply my problem solving skills to research and resolve payroll issues at XYZ Summer Camps.
I am confident that my detail-orientation, communication, and problem solving skills make me a great candidate for this position. I look forward to meeting with you to further discuss the Finance and Accounting Intern position. I can be reached by cell phone at (267) 987-6543 or by e-mail at [email protected] to answer questions and provide additional information. Thank you for your time and consideration.
