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Cover letter - email version: 

Intern – Ms. Marie Foster

Dear Mr. Folkes 

I was happy to hear that Byron's Marketing Agency was offering an opportunity to one lucky university student to Intern at your company this summer.  I have decided to waste no time in submitting my application as an expression of interest in your programme.  I currently study Marketing at the University of the West Indies with an emphasis on Social Media. Your company is well known for improving and making more popular, some of the major brands in Jamaica, and I would be love to have the opportunity to learn all there is to know about Social Media Marketing from one of the better teams in the marketing business. 

I am friendly, articulate, responsible, and a mature individual. I know how to interact with various people and personalities and see this as the perfect platform to hone my skills in these areas:

• web content
• social media marketing
• search engine optimisation tools

I have already begun practicing what I have learned via a blog that I recently created.  Also because I am a fast learner, I was given the opportunity to be an assistant content writer for the Marketing Faculty's website.  It would be a privilege to utilize these skills in assisting you to provide the excellent service you already give to your clients.

I am available to start working as soon as possible. My résumé has been attached to this emailed application letter. Thank you for your kind consideration. I hope to hear from you soon. 


Sincerely,

Marie Foster
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Marie Foster
10 Ackee Walk Avenue 
Portmore, St. Catherine. 
Email: m_foster@nomail.com 
Telephone #: Lime 1876 555-0909 / Digicel 1876 555-5000 
Facebook: Facebook Name
Blogger: Blog Name - http://blogname.blogdomain.com 



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Step by step template example with tips

[Your Name]
[Street Address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]
[January 1, 2007]---Space down at least 2 lines.


[Recipient Name] Find out this persons name first
[Title]
[Company Name]
[Street Address]
[City, ST ZIP Code]

Be sure to confirm the name and gender of the addressee before you start. If you absolutely cannot find the name of the recruiter, personnel director, or director, use their title as a salutation; e.g., Dear Human Resource Director.

Dear [Recipients Name]:

Opening paragraph

You want your resume to pop out at them, so start with an opening that grabs their attention immediately.

1st Same paragraph
One of my friends who works for your company, (Kim Smith, for example, remove (..) parantheses) recommended that I write you about a position as a production operator trainee. She really loves her job and, from her description of the company's management philosophy, I know I would too.
2nd Same paragraph
Now is the time to quickly let them know the research you have done on the company, to show them you have done your homework. While doing so, state your objective.
3rd Same paragraph
Refer to the employer's ad. Also state how your skills as a production operator, could help their bottom line, as you are very production oriented.

Example paragraph
One of my friends who works for your company, (Kim Smith) recommended that I write you about a position as a production operator trainee. She really loves her job and, from her description of company management philosophy, I know I would too. My research of your company, told me we have a lot in common, since my last position was also field related producing plastic polyethylene. I'm confident my experiences, skills and my love for the technology field, will be a great match for this open position.

Middle paragraph

This is the place on your cover letter for you to discuss your qualifications and skills, giving examples from past work experience to illustrate your strong points.

1st Middle paragraph

I will bring to your company, a very broad range of technical skills,

including:

•    [List #1 skill]
•    [List #2 skill]
•    [List #3 skill]
•    [List #4 skill]
•    [List #5 skill]

Closing paragraph

Your closing paragraph or sentence should encourage action.

I welcome this opportunity to discuss in detail with you, this open position. If you would have any questions or you are thinking of scheduling an interview with me, please don't hesitate to contact me by telephone at [phone number] or through my e-mail address at [e-mail address]. I took the liberty and also enclosed an updated resume for you to look over, and I do look forward to speaking with you soon about this open position.

End your cover letter with "Sincerely" followed by a comma. Then type your name at least four spaces below that, so you will have plenty of room to hand write your signature.

Sincerely,

[Signature] your signature

(Mary Jones) typed signature

Enclosure:

__________________________

Detailed Guide Below:

Dear [Recipient Name]:

In this very first paragraph explain why you are contacting the person, also mention your connection with that person or someone who knows that person. Describe where you heard about the current job. You will also briefly state who you are. Next, wow them with your very sincere research you collected on their company. The statement you are making to them is that you are knowledgeable about the company's business, and you are a worthy applicant, once they see you know your business and research, they will read more.

In this second paragraph communicate more about yourself. Explain with detailed examples, that you are the best and most suitable candidate for this position. Then end this paragraph with detailed qualifications you have that make you exactly what they are looking for in an employee.

This ending paragraph will be you thanking the person reading this letter, for their time. Also include, you will be looking forward in the future, hearing from them or a representative of their company, with their reply. A good idea to end the letter is to give this person reading your cover letter, an exact time that you will be contacting them, for a follow up conversation.


Sincerely,


[Write Your Name]
[type signature]

Enclosure: Resume