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...
- Mr. Tim Copper informed me about the...
- I am writing to inquire about ...
- The Boston Globe of December 4, 1998 contained an article about...
- Your company interests me because...
- ... reminded our conversation of last week...
Middle
- My experience in publishing includes...
- As a research assistant, I would...
- Through my rigorous liberal arts curriculum, I have developed ls...
- As a liberal art student, I have developed and ls...
- I have worked at developing...
- My summer position as a counselor entailed...
- My qualifications are based on a combination of...
- My course work in economics exposed me to...
- I am confident that I have demonstrated...
- These experiences make me an ideal candidate for a...
Closing
- Enclosed is my resume for...
- I am interested in discussing...
- I will contact arrange an interview...
- I will be in Wisconsin during...
