Sample Cover Letter for a Recent College Graduate FirstName LastName Street City, State Zip Phone Email Date Name Job Title Company Street City, State Zip Dear Mr. Name: My proven track record of successfully performing complex analyses on various corporations makes me an ideal candidate for the Analyst opportunity that you listed through the Name University Career Services Office. You specify that you are looking for someone with leadership, quantitative, analytical and communication skills. Last…

Sample Cover Letter for a Communications Position Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Contact Name Title Organization Name Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Contact Person: I am writing to indicate my interest in the position of Assistant Director of Campaign Communications. I’m a passionate supporter of our current campaign, and a fully-engaged member of the College community. For many years, I’ve had a long and happy…

Sample Cover Letter Block Format Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Title Organization Address City, State, Zip Code Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name: First Paragraph: Why You Are Writing. Remember to include the name of a mutual contact, if you have one. Be clear and concise regarding your request. Middle Paragraphs: What You Have to Offer. Convince the readers that they should grant the interview or…

Sample Cover Letter – Volunteer Position Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Email Date Name Job Title Company Street City, State Zip Dear Mr./Ms. LastName, I am interested in an opportunity to volunteer with the Greenleaf Child Center. I have experience working with children and would like to continue to do so in a volunteer capacity. I volunteered as a teacher’s aide at the Champlain School and enjoyed…

Sample Cover Letter – Transportation Planning Your Name Your Address Your City, State, Zip Code Your Phone Number Your Cell Phone Number Your Email Date Dear Ms. Smith, Your need for a Washington State Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Specialist has come to my attention. I provide strong leadership, research, and attention to detail aptitudes. My ability to work well with others, environmental science degree, and extensive bicycle and alternative transportation work make for a strong foundation for…