A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional information on your skills and experience.
Employers use cover letters as a way to screen applicants for available jobs and to determine which candidates they would like to interview. If an employer requires a cover letter, it should be listed in the job posting.
What is Included in a Cover Letter
A cover letter typically provides detailed information on why you are qualified for the job you are applying for. Effective cover letters explain the reasons for your interest in the specific organization and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.
EXAMPLE:
(Insert sender’s address)
(name)
(position)
(company)
(company address)
Dear Ms./Mr,
This is - taking up Bachelor of Science in -, applying for practicum because the curriculum has required us. I was convinced when I was invited in an orientation of the company because of the corporate literature discussing their training program at Lufthansa. I know that it be a good experience for me for future purposes.
As you can see from my resume, my undergraduate curriculum, student activities and seminars attended have enabled me to develop many skills which will be used in a career for the practicum. For example, analyzing of accounting transactions, verifying and posting transactions to journals, ledgers and other accounting records and oriented in Microsoft Applications.
It is my impression that the positions offered at the company required responsibilities, commitment and interest in the field. I feel that my background matched the demands required by your rigorous program. I am pleased to discuss further my qualifications with you. You may contact me at the address and contact number listed in my resume.
Thank you very much and I hope for your consideration on this matter.
Sincerely yours,
(name)