SAMPLE 2: COVER LETTER
Sample Based On Cover Letter from 2013 Career Thought Leaders Conference & Symposium: Writing Resumes for Graduating Students:
Traditional and Not-So-Traditional by Chrystal McArthur, Career Services, Rutgers University
Anita Job
345 Coit Street • Richardson, TX 75080 • 972-789-1234 • amj12547@utdallas.edu
January 4, 2013
Pearson Publishing Company
200 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 20012
To the Manager of College Recruiting:
Books, research, and writing have been an important part of my life for many years. I have a love of learning
and have embraced a variety of academic subjects while also participating in community service and cultural
activities during my college career. My broad based experiences have given me a good foundation to begin a
career in publishing.
As I read the announcement on your website for the Editorial Internship, I became very excited because this is
precisely the type of opportunity that I seek. Recently, I completed an internship at Princeton University Press
as an Editorial Reference Intern. While there, I learned a great deal about academic publishing and I would
now like to extend my experiences to the trade publishing world. The departments of E-books, Production,
Publicity, and Design are of special interest to me, although I would consider all opportunities. Through my
internship and work experiences I have developed skills that could be an asset to your company:
Well-honed organizational abilities developed through work and academic responsibilities, as
demonstrated by my ability to graduate with high honors.
Meticulous attention to detail, as evidence by my work at the Princeton Press and highlighted as one of
my strengths in the internship.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills practiced through work and community service
experiences.
Willingness to learn and to take on challenging projects and see them through to completion in a timely
manner.
Enclosed is my resume for your review. I am available for an interview so I can share my experiences in more
detail. I can be reached at 917- 482- 8253 or amj12547@utdallas.edu. Thank you for considering my
application. I look forward to speaking with you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Anita Job