Applying for a Job: SAMPLE Cover Letter

YOUR ADDRESS LINE 1 YOUR ADDRESS LINE 2 YOUR PHONE NUMBER September 19, 2004 Enid Conner 955 Park Street District of Columbia 00000 Dear Ms. Connor, As a student at California Univesrity of Los Angeles, I heard about the internship in the Legal department of the Federal Bureau of Investigation through our career center. I know the FBI strives for excellence in all aspects of its missions, and I am attracted to your core values and high standards for business ethics. …

…me with a unique and educational experience. I would like to contact your office during the week of September 27 to schedule an interview, if possible, and discuss my qualifications and the opportunities of this position. If you have any questions you can reach me at (555)555-5555. I am excited about the possibility of working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and I look forward to meeting with you soon. Sincerely, YOUR NAME HERE Enclosure: Resume