Sample Cover Letter
P. O. Box 2215
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA 24088
March 9, 2001
Mr. Will U. Hireme
Director of Human Resources
XYZ Corporation
2345 Sandel Drive
Manassas, VA 33445
Dear Mr. Hireme:
This letter is in response to your recent advertisement in the Chronicle of Higher Education for a Human Resource Assistant. I am interested in the position you have described and would like to submit my credentials for your review.
Upon reviewing my resume, you will find that I am a recent graduate of Ferrum College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and a minor in Psychology. While a student, I have worked in the Personnel Office at the College. As a result, I am familiar with personnel procedures including insurance claims, payroll, and other employee benefits. In addition to this work, I have also worked during the summer as a bookkeeping assistant and payroll clerk. My work experience has afforded me the opportunity to gain experience with a wide range of computer applications.
I have been active on campus and in the community. While at Ferrum College, I held leadership responsibilities with Circle K., Student Government, and Student Achieving Volunteer Experience (SAVE). Furthermore, I also volunteered at Eldercare in Rocky Mount working to improve the quality of life of the geriatric population.
Because of the personal and professional skills I have listed above, I feel that I possess the qualifications you are seeking in a candidate for the Human Resources Assistant position. I will be in the Northern Virginia area during the week of May 22 and would like to arrange a meeting with you during that time. I will contact your office during the preceding week to arrange a convenient time.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Joseph P. Candidate
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