COVER LETTER SAMPLES FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES

    Accounting Student - seeking a junior staff accounting position

    Criminal Justice Graduate - exploring various branches of criminal justice

    Hotel and Restaurant Management Graduate - bringing relevant experience in hospitality management

    Marketing Assistant - has entrepreneurial online marketing experience; wants to work in a business setting

    Project Management - MBA Graduate - leveraging experience in IT  

    Surgical Technician Graduate - bringing 10+ years of experience as a lab shift supervisor

 

OTHER TYPES OF STUDENT COVER LETTERS

     Cold Calling Cover Letter

     Targeted Cover Letter

     Ad Response Cover Letter 

     Interview Thank You Cover Letter

     Follow Up Cover Letter 

     Recommendation Cover Letter 

     Acceptance Cover Letter 
     Declination Cover Letter 

     Internship Cover Letter 

 

COVER LETTER STYLES
     Paragraphs only (Narrative Style)

     Two-column (Your Requirements vs. My Qualifications)

     Paragraph plus bulleted statements

 

COVER LETTER TIPS

Choose a cover letter style - there are different types of cover letter styles that you can use. These include narrative, two-column (your requirements vs. my qualifications) and the use of both paragraphs and bulleted statements to list key achievements.

Do not be general in your cover letter - before you sit down to write your cover letter, make sure it is about you and not too general. Give careful thought to the position you are applying for and why you feel you are right for the job. Try to be as interesting as possible.

Be sure to personalize your cover letter -  if you are going to gain inspiration from cover letter samples, be sure to infuse your letter with specifics that allow the reader to understand who you are professionally. You do not want to give the impress

A cover letter is still a formal business letter - date and personally address your cover letter if you have the contact's name and address. If you do not, use whatever information is provided in the job advertisement.  

Express your reason for contacting the company - indicate where you saw their ad and introduce yourself by telling them what your intentions are for contacting them. For example, state that you are seeking a particular position or that you are transitioning your career.

Let them know what your career path and direction are - mention the types of positions you have held and with what types of companies and industries.