The First Paragraph:
States WHY you are writing:
- Responding to an advertised opening
- Inquiring about a possible opening
States WHY you are applying to or are interested in this employer:
- Company's training program
- Company's product or service
- Demonstrate your company research
Note: Make mention of your contact/referral if you have one
The Second Paragraph:
States HOW you are qualifiquied and WHY you are the strongest candidate for the position:
- Highlights two or three experiences and/or academic achievements that directly relate
to the qualifications the employer is seeking
- Illustrates brevity
- Provides thorough examples of experiences and activities that you have some of the
key skills for the position – such as hard-work, career commitment, communication,
problem solving ability, and analytical skills
- Is NOT a repetition of the wording on your resume
- May close with a summary sentence of your qualifications and a confident statement
that you can make a contribution to the firm/company/organization
The Third Paragraph:
States WHAT you want– an interview and/or an opportunity to further discuss your qualifications
and any employment opportunities the employer may have - and WHEN you will follow-up:
- May reference your enclosed resume
- Indicates flexibility as to time and place
- Thanks the person and indicates that you look forward to speaking to or meeting with
him/her
- Can state that you will call the contact person at a certain time/day to discuss scheduling
a meeting or an interview
