Resume/Cover Letter Assignment

Samples

2150 Applecreek Way

St. Louis, Missouri 631XX

November 15, 19__

Dr. William Jones

Director of Research

Washington University

Lindell at Skinker Boulevard

St. Louis, Missouri 63105

Dear Dr. Jones:

Your classified ad in the current St. Louis Post-Dispatch indicates an opening in your department for a student laboratory assistant. I would like to apply for that position.

I am currently a second-year student at Florissant Valley Community College. This May I will earn my Associate in Arts degree in life science, with the intention of attending Washington University next year and majoring in biology. For the past two summers I have been employed at Wholesale Distributors as a stock clerk. That job has provided me with some good work experience, but my interest lies in scientific research.

My attached resume gives the details of my academic and work background. I shall be glad to provide any other needed information. I am available for an interview at your convenience.

Sincerely yours,

Joseph A. Smith

Enclosure

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JOSEPH A. SMITH

2150 Applecreek Way

St. Louis, Missouri 631XX

(314) 524-6000

OBJECTIVE

Laboratory work eventually leading to some kind of scientific research

EXPERIENCE

1996-7 June through August

Warehouse stock clerk at Wholesale Distributors

Hazelwood, Missouri

1995-6 June through August

Counter worker at McDonald's Hamburgers

Ferguson, Missouri

EDUCATION

1995- present

Florissant Valley Community College

3400 Pershall

Ferguson, Missouri 63135

General Science Curriculum G.P.A. 3.2 (of 4.0)

1991 - 94

McCluer High School

1896 S. Florissant Rd.

Ferguson, Missouri 63135 G.P.A. 3.4 (of 4.0)

ACTIVITIES

1995-97

Florissant Valley Science Club

Florissant Valley Athletics

Baseball team

1991-94

McCluer High School

Key Club / President

McCluer Athletics

Varsity baseball

REFERENCES Available upon request

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2002 Clockbridge Drive

St. Louis, Missouri 63136

November 10, 19XX

Ms. Jera Howe, Sales Manager

Whetstone Widgets

4000 Business Industrial

St. Louis, Missouri 63105

Dear Ms. Howe:

Your western Illinois sales representative, John Blow, told me you were planning to open a new sales account in southern Missouri. I have been working that territory for a novelty importing company for the past two years. I was just informed that its corporate headquarters will be moving to Acapulco, Mexico, in January; however, I would like to continue working for a firm here in Missouri.

I am an enthusiastic and responsible employee who is versatile and learns fast. During my two years with the novelty importing company, I have increased sales in my territory by 200%. Managers at my present company have recognized that effort with significant bonuses each quarter. I have enclosed a résumé detailing my sales credentials.

May I call you next week to set up an interview? I am in town on Thursdays or Fridays most weeks. You can also reach me at (314) 921-9999 or leave a message on my answering machine.

Yours truly,

John D. Kellogg

Enclosure: Résumé

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John D. Kellogg

2002 Clockbridge Drive * St. Louis, MO 63136 * (314) 921-9999

St. Louis, MO 63119

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5. The letter/résumé is missing a requirement or has a weak area or an error. It may still get its writer an interview. (80 pts)

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