Cover Letter

April 12, 2007

Mr. Recruiter
Director of Design
ABC Architectural Firm
One Boston Street
Boston, MA 02110

Dear Mr. Recruiter:

I will be graduating in June from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design with a Post-Professional Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture. Your firm came to my attention through Architecture Magazine’s profile of your most recent award for best low-income housing design. Enclosed please find a copy of my resume for your review.

Professionally, I have been involved as a project assistant for the planning and implementation of largescale community developments throughout the Denver region. As a project manager I was responsible for several community projects including Green Valley Ranch and Blue Rock Ranch. While in Dubai, UAE, I worked on the design development for EI Basra Hotel and Resort Community, as well as for several other resort projects.

Academically, I have focused on large-scale community projects as they relate to the issue of sustainability. Currently, my work is focused on the Stapleton Redevelopment Project with Mark Johnson of Civitas. In the studio, I have focused on how physical design can alter social behavior in differing neighborhood block patterns. I have also explored alternative mixed-use patterns that further advance
sustainability on a social and economic level. In my previous semester, I was involved with a project concerning regional issues of the Upper, Galilee, with Professor Carl Steinitz. The environmental,economic, and cultural implications that a range of population and industrial growth trends could cause to the region were the object of study in his studio class.

During the week of May 26th I will be visiting San Diego for a number of interviews. If possible, it would be wonderful to meet with you to discuss job opportunities at your firm. I will call you during the week of May 1st to inquire about your interest and to set up a convenient meeting time. Please let me know if you would like to receive additional work samples prior to my stay in San Diego. I can be reached at (617)555-yyyy or at me@gsd.harvard.edu.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Sincerely,
Hannah P. Student

Cover Letter to Introduce Resume

Dear Sir,

I would like to be considered for the Senior Treasury Analyst position that you are advertising in the Cincinnati Herald. If you look over my enclosed resume, you will see that I have earned an MBA as well as a CPA. I believe this training, coupled with 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, fully qualifies me to fill this position.

I have worked in several large banking organizations where I have conducted various independent financial analysis projects. I am proficient in using GAAP and Excel, and have developed excellent organizational skills as well. For example, in my last position I modified several procedures, which significantly reduced the analysis time previously spent on company projects. Within eight months, this enabled my employer to save over $200,000 in operating expenses. I was subsequently named "Employee of the Year" and received a $5,000 bonus check at the annual banquet.

I would like to discuss my qualifications with you in person because I believe I can assist ABC Bank in reaching its analysis objectives. I will call next week to see if I can set up an interview with you at your convenience.

Yours Sincerely,

(Your Name)

Cover Letter : To Introduce a Resume

Dear Sir,

In response to your employment listing in the (Name of Newspaper), I am writing today to submit my resume in application for the position of (Name of Position).

As my resume demonstrates, my previous work experiences have enabled me to gain a deep and diverse understanding of the mindset and skills needed to succeed as a (Name of Position). These experiences, combined with my ability to adapt to a wide variety of circumstances and to manage many responsibilities while nurturing necessary lines of communication with others, make me a very suitable candidate for your open position.

If this possibility interests you, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss the matter further. Please feel free to contact me at any time; I am available for a phone conversation or office visit most days during the week.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Yours Sincerely,

(Your Name)