The document provides guidelines for writing a cover letter and includes various cover letter samples for different professional scenarios. It outlines the structure of a cover letter, emphasizing the importance of tailoring the content to the specific job and company, while also highlighting personal qualifications and experiences. Additionally, there are examples of resumes and summarization of qualifications for different roles, showcasing education, work history, and skills.

1. BASIC SAMPLE COVER LETTER
Your Street Address BLOCK SYLE-Your City, State Zip
all sections
left-aligned
Date
Name of Recipient
Title
Company
NOTE: formal business letters should have margins of
at least one inch around the entire page. These
reduced-size examples do not necessarily illustrate
that practice. Address
Dear Name of Recipient:
I N I T I A L P A RA G R A P H : State the reason for the
letter, the specific position or type of work for which you are
applying,
and indicate from which resource (i.e., Career Services Center,
news media, friend, employment service) you learned of the
opening. Some examples include:
I am writing to express my interest in the position of
_______________.
Your advertisement in the ____________ for a
______________seems to perfectly match my background and

2. experience.
I am writing to you at the recommendation of
____________________.
In response to your job posting for a __________ on your
company’s website, I have attached my resume for your
consideration.
If you are seeking a talented, motivated salesperson for your
outside sales team, I believe my skills and background
are a good match for your organization.
S E C O N D P AR A G R A P H : Indicate why you are
interested in the position, the company, its products or services.
Demonstrate that you have researched the organization by
stating something about their mission, latest products, business
ventures, etc. State clearly what you can do for the employer. If
you are a recent graduate, explain how your academic
background makes you a well-qualified candidate. If you have
some practical work experience, point out your specific
achievements or unique qualifications. Try not to repeat the
same information the reader will find in your resume. Refer the
reader to the enclosed resume or application form which
summarizes your qualifications, training and experience. Sell
yourself!
Convey enthusiasm! Some examples include:
My qualifications for the position include . . .
I believe my background in . . .
I have experience/education in the field of . . .
T H I R D P A RA G R A P H : In the closing paragraph,
indicate your desire for a personal interview and your flexibility
as to the
time and place. Repeat your telephone number in the letter and

3. offer any assistance to help in a speedy response. Finally,
close your letter with a statement or question which will
encourage a response. For example, state that you will be in the
city where the company is located on a certain date and would
like to set up an interview.
Some examples include:
I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you further
in person . . .
Should you be interested in my qualifications . . .
The sample cover letters included in this
guide illustrate a variety of styles and
formats. All of the identifying information on
the letters is fictitious.
For an interview, I can be reached at . . .
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name
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Chronological Resume Sample
Sally M. Sampl
1001 Ram Road Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 555–1234 [email protected]
Summary of Qualifications

4. • Three years experience in retail management, with specialty in
purchasing and floor display
design.
• Utilized strong communication skills in a variety of
professional settings.
• Enthusiastic dedication to excellent customer service.
Education
2000-2002 MA Speech Communications
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
GPA 3.6/4.0
1995-1999 BA Anthropology, December 1999
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
GPA 3.5/4.0
Dean’s List
Professional Experience
2001-2002 Assistant Office Manager
Department of Speech Communications, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins,
CO

5. Managed departmental supplies budget, oversaw office
purchasing and
inventory, overhauled department-wide filing system,
supervised part-time staff.
1999 Intern
Sharkey’s Community Grocery Corporate Headquarters,
Washington, DC
Assisted company publicist with writing press releases,
designing weekly
advertisements, and managing customer databases. Developed
research methods
for determining customer preference for shopping hours.
1997-1999 Assistant Night Manager
Sharkey’s Community Grocery, Jonesboro, AR
Purchased, stocked and maintained dairy and ice-cream
sections, oversaw point
of purchase display construction, scheduled twenty part-time
employees.
Skills
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Corel Draw, Paint
shop Pro, QuickBooks, Oracle Small
Business, basic HTML knowledge.

6. Special Skills: Thorough knowledge of MMORPG and single-
player gaming systems, thorough
knowledge of Internet applications.
Combination Resume Sample: Accounting
SUZANNE STUDENT
0000 Sac State Lane
Sacramento, CA 95800
(916) 000-0000
[email protected]
Objective: To obtain an accounting position with a CPA firm
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Accountancy
concentration
California State University, Sacramento, December 2009
GPA major: 3.67 GPA overall 3.40
Honors: Dean’s List
Computer Skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint,Quicken
Language Skills: Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
CPA Exam: April 2010
Achievement: Managed a restaurant that has been ranked #1
for three consecutive years
Skills and Qualifications

7. Accounting:
• Processed biweekly payroll, verified timesheets, for 3-10
restaurant employees
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
obtained in a classroom
setting
• Provided timely and accurate bookkeeping services for private
clients’ small businesses
• Verified incoming A/P invoices and paid vendors
Communication:
• Interacted with all levels of personnel in a restaurant from the
owner to the servers
• Made several presentations to groups of 50 on the subject of
motivation and persuasion
techniques
• Wrote a research paper on American foreign policy and how it
influenced the economy
Client Relations:
• Assisted customers in the selection of food items in a Chinese
restaurant
• Resolved customer issues by listening to their concerns and
offering reasonable
solutions to problems
• Offered excellent customer service to customers with special
needs and catering
requirements; e.g., banquets, large parties, specialized food
preparation

8. Work History
Manager, Peking Restaurant, El Dorado Hills, CA 2006-
present
Bookkeeper, private clients, Sacramento, CA 2003-present
Waitress, Posh Bistro, Sacramento, CA 2003-2004
Affiliations
Beta Alpha Psi
Sacramento Food Bank
SAMPLE FUNCTIONAL RESUME
SUMMARY
• Executive Assistant with ten successful years providing
quality administrative support to
senior level executives and directors. Extensive experience
coordinating and overseeing
presentations, meetings, special events and projects
problem-solving abilities with strong background in office
management, project
coordination, presentation preparation and staff training.
Excellent
communication and technology skills with computer profici
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Administration
• Research, compose and package proposals for funding
agencies.
• Coordinate and manage summits, meetings, conference calls

9. and special
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and update Excel
spreadsheets for internal
distribution and training.
• Supervise and train administrative assistants.
• Draft and type correspondence, manage reports,
Training and Development
• Prepared and disseminated nationwide training programs for
• Instructed 20+ technical and user personnel in classroom
settings throughout the
Northeast.
• Provided training to clients to administer computer literacy
assessments to students
seeking college admission.
Customer Service
• Processed orders and ensured accurate information was
distributed and documented.
• Served as a liaison between customers and businesses to
ensure the quality of services.
• Coordinated and supervised installations, upgrades,
disconnections and relocations of
new and existing clients.
• Prepared tracking spreadsheet via Excel to monitor daily work
schedules.
CAREER HISTORY
2002 – 2007 Executive Assistant
2000 – 2002 Program Assistant
1998 – 2000 Systems Training Consultant

10. 1996 – 1998 Customer Service Representative DDD
Corporation New York, NY
EDUCATION
Hunter College, New York, NY
• Masters of Arts, Major, Urban Studies (expected date of
graduation, June, 200
Metropolitan College of New York, New York, NY
• Bachelor of Arts, Major, Human Resource
SAMPLE FUNCTIONAL RESUME
Nancy Yancy
111-11 111 Street
Queens, NY 11111
(347) 111-1111
[email protected]
Executive Assistant with ten successful years providing quality
administrative support to
senior level executives and directors. Extensive experience
coordinating and overseeing
presentations, meetings, special events and projects.
Outstanding organizational and
solving abilities with strong background in office management,
project
coordination, presentation preparation and staff training.
Excellent customer service,
communication and technology skills with computer
proficiency.

11. Research, compose and package proposals for funding agencies.
Coordinate and manage summits, meetings, conference calls and
special
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and update Excel spreadsheets
for internal
distribution and training.
Supervise and train administrative assistants.
respondence, manage reports, handle extensive travel
arrangements.
Prepared and disseminated nationwide training programs for
XXX Corporation.
Instructed 20+ technical and user personnel in classroom
settings throughout the
Provided training to clients to administer computer literacy
assessments to students
seeking college admission.
nd ensured accurate information was distributed and
documented.
Served as a liaison between customers and businesses to ensure
the quality of services.
Coordinated and supervised installations, upgrades,
disconnections and relocations of
lients.
Prepared tracking spreadsheet via Excel to monitor daily work
schedules.
Executive Assistant YYY Corporation
Program Assistant AAA Company
ems Training Consultant BBB Co., Inc.

12. Customer Service Representative DDD Corporation New
York, NY
Hunter College, New York, NY
Masters of Arts, Major, Urban Studies (expected date of
graduation, June, 200
Metropolitan College of New York, New York, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Major, Human Resources
Executive Assistant with ten successful years providing quality
administrative support to
senior level executives and directors. Extensive experience
coordinating and overseeing
. Outstanding organizational and
solving abilities with strong background in office management,
project
customer service,
Coordinate and manage summits, meetings, conference calls and
special events.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and update Excel spreadsheets
for internal and external
handle extensive travel arrangements.
XXX Corporation.
Instructed 20+ technical and user personnel in classroom
settings throughout the
Provided training to clients to administer computer literacy
assessments to students
nd ensured accurate information was distributed and

13. documented.
Served as a liaison between customers and businesses to ensure
the quality of services.
Coordinated and supervised installations, upgrades,
disconnections and relocations of
Prepared tracking spreadsheet via Excel to monitor daily work
schedules.
YYY Corporation New York, NY
New York, NY
Trenton, NJ
Customer Service Representative DDD Corporation New
York, NY
Masters of Arts, Major, Urban Studies (expected date of
graduation, June, 2009)