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October 21, 2013
Ms. Jill Jones
Director of Human Resources
ABC Sample Company Inc.
20th Floor, 555 – 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2S 1V1
Attention: Ms. Jill Jones
Re: Summer Engineering Student – Field
Dear Ms. Jones:
I found the job listing of Field position for summer engineering students on Placepro.The first paragraph introduces the purpose of your communication. You need to tell the employer specifically which position you are applying for as they may have numerous jobs posted, if you are given a job code number ensure that you use it. Include details of where you saw the position posted – if it was in PlacePro, say “the Engineering Employment Centre" or “the University of Alberta” instead as PlacePro is an internal job posting system and has no meaning to employers. If you were told to send in your resume by someone who already works at the company, be sure to mention their name in this paragraph. You could highlight at this stage why you are applying for this particular job with that particular company.
Your second paragraph is your "marketing pitch." This is where you enthusiastically sell your skills and yourself to the employer showing them that you are a strong candidate and encourage them to interview you for the position. Be sure to mention that you are an engineering student, and what you have been studying and/or are interested in once you complete your degree. Make this paragraph as relevant as possible to the job that you are applying for and do not forget to include those all important key words and phrases from the job description. You can include any relevant achievements and successes, training and hands-on experience which make you stand out from the crowd. You want to show why you are interested in the company / job / location, and why you are the best fit for the role. Make sure you concentrate on why you are good for the company and how your strengths can help them achieve their corporate goals rather than why the job and
Ms. Jill Jones
Director of Human Resources
ABC Sample Company Inc.
20th Floor, 555 – 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2S 1V1
Attention: Ms. Jill Jones
Re: Summer Engineering Student – Field
Dear Ms. Jones:
I found the job listing of Field position for summer engineering students on Placepro.The first paragraph introduces the purpose of your communication. You need to tell the employer specifically which position you are applying for as they may have numerous jobs posted, if you are given a job code number ensure that you use it. Include details of where you saw the position posted – if it was in PlacePro, say “the Engineering Employment Centre" or “the University of Alberta” instead as PlacePro is an internal job posting system and has no meaning to employers. If you were told to send in your resume by someone who already works at the company, be sure to mention their name in this paragraph. You could highlight at this stage why you are applying for this particular job with that particular company.
Your second paragraph is your "marketing pitch." This is where you enthusiastically sell your skills and yourself to the employer showing them that you are a strong candidate and encourage them to interview you for the position. Be sure to mention that you are an engineering student, and what you have been studying and/or are interested in once you complete your degree. Make this paragraph as relevant as possible to the job that you are applying for and do not forget to include those all important key words and phrases from the job description. You can include any relevant achievements and successes, training and hands-on experience which make you stand out from the crowd. You want to show why you are interested in the company / job / location, and why you are the best fit for the role. Make sure you concentrate on why you are good for the company and how your strengths can help them achieve their corporate goals rather than why the job and