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resume.
" I am sending this resume in response to your call for qualified athletic trainers." I am applying for the 5th
grade science teaching position currently available in your school.
" I am presently seeking a process engineering position in the semiconductor industry.
" I have recently graduated from Doe University with an M.B.A. and am interested in applying for a
management position in your firm. I have enclosed my resume for your consideration.
" Please consider my enclosed resume for a position involving software development in your company.
" Please accept the attached resume as my application for the newly opened sales position at your store.
PHRASES:
1. am applying for the position of
2. am submitting the attached resume
3. am interested in working for
4. am very interested in
5. am presently seeking
6. appreciate the time you spent
7. as my application for
8. as referred to in my resume
9. enclosing a resume
10. for the position
11. for your consideration
12. have extensive experience in
13. in response to
14. indicated your need for
15. our discussion about
16. please accept the attached resume
17. position in your company
18. to your call for
19. will appreciate your review of my
20. would very much like to
21. your advertisement for
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STEP 2
2. Comment on any desires, qualifications, or experience that your resume may not adequately communicate.
SENTENCES:
" I have had significant experience with youth programs and have considerable knowledge of rules and
regulations for several sports. I have good communication skills and work well with the public. My experience
shows I can work productively without supervision.
" Because of my experience as a manager at a clothing retail store, I understand the value of an attractive
presentation and a devoted, satisfied sales staff.
" While at Doe Incorporated, I sharpened my skills as an accountant.
" My work experience has been solely in software development.
" I believe that my skills would benefit your company's current efforts. During my years at Doe University, I
was a member of an international dairy judging team. In 2001, our team placed second overall in a national
competition and I placed first in the cheddar cheese category.
" My two years of working in quality control have provided me with opportunities to hold supervisory positions
and to inspect a wide variety of commercially-fabricated products.
" In addition to my experience as a fabrication operator at Doe Semiconductors, I have also performed
product testing for the past three years.
PHRASES:
1. a broad knowledge of
2. a compelling interest in
3. although my education was primarily in
4. am most interested in
5. because of my experience as
6. can work without supervision
7. enjoy working with
8. feel that I can contribute to
9. good communication skills
10. have provided me with opportunities
11. have always wanted to
12. have had extensive experience
13. in the field of
14. in addition to my experience as
15. make a difference to
16. specialized knowledge in the field of
17. started off as a hobby, but
18. understand the value of
19. want to work with
20. work experience has been in
21. would benefit your
22. would like to broaden my experience in
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STEP 3
3. Ask for an interview and close with a positive expression.
SENTENCES:
" I would like to meet with you to discuss employment with your firm.
" I would appreciate an opportunity to discuss my qualifications and your needs in greater detail. I will
telephone your office early this Friday in the hope of making an appointment.
" I look forward to meeting with you.
" I will call next Monday to see if I can schedule an interview.
" Thank you for your consideration.
" Thank you for considering me for the position.
" I appreciate your review of my application.
" I will appreciate your consideration.
PHRASES:
1. can be reached by
2. for your consideration
3. in greater detail
4. look forward to
5. my qualifications and your needs
6. thank you for
7. the opportunity to
8. to your response
9. to meeting with you
10. to discuss the possibility of
11. to meet with you
12. will be in Springfield on
13. will call you on
14. will telephone you
15. would greatly appreciate
16. would like to
17. your consideration of my application
18. your reviewing my
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HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER: SELLING THE GREATEST
PRODUCT IN THE WORLD--YOU!
Dr. Melvin Luthy, WriteExpress Chief Editor
Brent McKinley, WriteExpress VP of Marketing
Bottom Line
An effective cover letter may be your ticket to success. Don't take it lightly. A cover letter can make a great
first impression; if done poorly, it can send your resume on an express journey to the trash can. Spend time
to get it right. A little extra effort will help you get an interview.
It's all about marketing!
You are now selling the most important product in the world--YOU. Cover letters are your personal headline.
They are the attention-getters that pique interest and entice others to read more about you. A well-written
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