The following sample phrases may help you think about and write your cover
letter. The sections are based on the suggested cover letter structure.
| Opening |
- My professor, Dr. Norman Bates, suggest I contract you concerning...
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- Mr. Tim Copper informed me about the...
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- I am writing to inquire about ...
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- The Boston Globe of December 4, 1998 contained an article about...
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- Your company interests me because...
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- ... reminded our conversation of last week...
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| Middle |
- My experience in publishing includes...
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- As a research assistant, I would...
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- Through my rigorous liberal arts curriculum, I have developed excellent...skills...
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- As a liberal art student, I have developed and applied...skills...
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- I have worked at developing...
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- My summer position as a counselor entailed...
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- My qualifications are based on a combination of...
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- My course work in economics exposed me to...
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- I am confident that I have demonstrated...
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- These experiences make me an ideal candidate for a...
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| Closing |
- Enclosed is my resume for...
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- I am interested in discussing...
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- I will contact you...to arrange an interview...
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- I will be in Wisconsin during...
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