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Applying for research associate
Source: Swarthmore Career Guide
Mr. Jeffrey Jones, Recruiting Manager
Council on Foreign Relations
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
Dear Mr. Jones:
I write to apply for the Research Associate position in the Asia Studies program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). I have read and cited many publications by the program director Dr. Elizabeth Economy. With a profound interest in the Chinese political economy and US-China relations, I believe that working as a Research Associate in CFR’s Asia Studies program would be a very rewarding next step.
My research and writing experiences have thoroughly prepared me for the research that is central to this position. As a political science and environmental studies student in the Honors Program at Swarthmore College, I am skilled at conducting research using various kinds of digital databases as well as written texts. For an honors seminar on comparative Chinese politics, I wrote a research paper on China’s state interests and historical lessons as shaping forces of Chinese foreign policy. This piece of work has been accepted for publication by both the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania.
During my research internship with the Foreign Policy In Focus (FPIF) program at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), I worked on several security-related research projects that involved research in digital databases and libraries, interviewing scholars and journalists, and attending relevant policy events in order to produce reports on U.S.-Australia joint military facilities in Australia, Taiwan’s military spending, and U.S. bases in Japan. My work on these projects acquainted me with aspects of conducting research in a professional environment; it spurred my interest in working at a research-oriented think tank.
Organizing workshops, speaker events, and conferences has sharpened my organization, communications, and interpersonal skills. During my 2015 summer internship with the US-China Energy Cooperation Program in Beijing, I acted as a liaison among the U.S. agencies and their Chinese counterparts in organizing two U.S.-China high-level energy forums in Beijing. I not only gained more insight into Sino-American government relations and large-scale event planning from this experience, but also improved my ability to multi-task, prioritize and re-prioritize my tasks constantly, and to pay close attention to details. This experience bore fruit in my subsequent internship with the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program. Program Director James McGann appointed me to head the Program’s China project. As the project lead, I used my knowledge of conference planning to work with other team members to put together a full agenda of a conference on Chinese think tanks in Beijing in October 2015.
My research, writing, organization, and administrative experiences have prepared me for the responsibilities of a Research Associate at CFR. With a keen interest in the Asia-Pacific region and China in particular, I believe that working at CFR will be a truly enriching and growth-filled next step before starting my graduate school education in government or international relations. In the meantime, I hope to contribute my previous research and event management experiences to the research and administrative work at CFR. Thank you very much for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Alice Paul
Alice Paul
Applying for research associate
Mr. Jeffrey Jones, Recruiting Manager
Council on Foreign Relations
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
Dear Mr. Jones:
I write to apply for the Research Associate position in the Asia Studies program at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). I have read and cited many publications by the program director Dr. Elizabeth Economy. With a profound interest in the Chinese political economy and US-China relations, I believe that working as a Research Associate in CFR’s Asia Studies program would be a very rewarding next step.
My research and writing experiences have thoroughly prepared me for the research that is central to this position. As a political science and environmental studies student in the Honors Program at Swarthmore College, I am skilled at conducting research using various kinds of digital databases as well as written texts. For an honors seminar on comparative Chinese politics, I wrote a research paper on China’s state interests and historical lessons as shaping forces of Chinese foreign policy. This piece of work has been accepted for publication by both the Journal of Undergraduate International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Sigma Iota Rho Journal of International Relations at the University of Pennsylvania.
During my research internship with the Foreign Policy In Focus (FPIF) program at the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), I worked on several security-related research projects that involved research in digital databases and libraries, interviewing scholars and journalists, and attending relevant policy events in order to produce reports on U.S.-Australia joint military facilities in Australia, Taiwan’s military spending, and U.S. bases in Japan. My work on these projects acquainted me with aspects of conducting research in a professional environment; it spurred my interest in working at a research-oriented think tank.
Organizing workshops, speaker events, and conferences has sharpened my organization, communications, and interpersonal skills. During my 2015 summer internship with the US-China Energy Cooperation Program in Beijing, I acted as a liaison among the U.S. agencies and their Chinese counterparts in organizing two U.S.-China high-level energy forums in Beijing. I not only gained more insight into Sino-American government relations and large-scale event planning from this experience, but also improved my ability to multi-task, prioritize and re-prioritize my tasks constantly, and to pay close attention to details. This experience bore fruit in my subsequent internship with the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program. Program Director James McGann appointed me to head the Program’s China project. As the project lead, I used my knowledge of conference planning to work with other team members to put together a full agenda of a conference on Chinese think tanks in Beijing in October 2015.
My research, writing, organization, and administrative experiences have prepared me for the responsibilities of a Research Associate at CFR. With a keen interest in the Asia-Pacific region and China in particular, I believe that working at CFR will be a truly enriching and growth-filled next step before starting my graduate school education in government or international relations. In the meantime, I hope to contribute my previous research and event management experiences to the research and administrative work at CFR. Thank you very much for your consideration; I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Alice Paul
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Student applying for consulting job
Source: MIT Career Guide
Recruiter’s Name
Campus Recruiter
Company Name
Company Address
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Campus Recruiter:
I am a senior at MIT majoring in biology with a concentration in management from Sloan Business School. I was extremely impressed with Deloitte’s approach to consulting after speaking with Yelena Shklovskaya. Deloitte is unique in having the ability to form diverse teams to tackle all the problems a client may have. As a member of the Strategy & Operations group, I may have the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of people in this consulting group, in other areas of consulting, and outside of consulting as well. In particular, I like the amount of attention and dedication that Deloitte puts into working with its clients, not only by devising effective strategies to address the clients’ problems, but also by often implementing the recommendations on-site. Therefore, I am very interested in the Business Analyst position with Deloitte.
In the past two years, I have been involved in strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals, and government affairs for
a non-profit healthcare organization. This summer, I worked in strategy consulting for Putnam Associates. My 6-member team evaluated the marketing efforts for a major pharmaceutical company’s organ transplant drug. Through my management of recruitment and interviews with 98 physicians, I obtained primary research and analyzed it on national and regional levels to recommend and help implement improvements in the client’s marketing plan. I learned how to work in a deadline-oriented environment, held responsibility for large segments of a team project, and enhanced my quantitative skills through analysis of primary and secondary research data. In addition, I conducted independent research to form recommendations when launching a drug that follows a related product, and I presented these key considerations to all Putnam employees.
I have been a volunteer in public policy for 7 years with the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. I lobbied Senators at both the Massachusetts and California State Capitols, as well as on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Lobbying has taught me negotiation skills, the need for contingency plans, and the ability to make quick yet innovative decisions. Two years ago, I was appointed Director of Massachusetts Youth Public Affairs and asked to be a member of the state’s Public Affairs Council. My responsibilities include developing, organizing, and implementing the Foundation’s annual public policy objectives in an ultimately results-driven environment.
Through my experiences at Putnam Associates and the March of Dimes, along with my modeling work in the MIT Sloan Business School, I used my management skills to negotiate and consult with others, analytically design a successful plan, and execute my ideas. I am confident that I can bring my strong, diverse technical and business background to best fit the current needs and future ventures of Deloitte.
I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about my qualifications and ways that I can contribute to Deloitte. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
Student applying for consulting job
Recruiter’s Name
Campus Recruiter
Company Name
Company Address
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Campus Recruiter:
I am a senior at MIT majoring in biology with a concentration in management from Sloan Business School. I was extremely impressed with Deloitte’s approach to consulting after speaking with Yelena Shklovskaya. Deloitte is unique in having the ability to form diverse teams to tackle all the problems a client may have. As a member of the Strategy & Operations group, I may have the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of people in this consulting group, in other areas of consulting, and outside of consulting as well. In particular, I like the amount of attention and dedication that Deloitte puts into working with its clients, not only by devising effective strategies to address the clients’ problems, but also by often implementing the recommendations on-site. Therefore, I am very interested in the Business Analyst position with Deloitte.
In the past two years, I have been involved in strategy consulting, pharmaceuticals, and government affairs for
a non-profit healthcare organization. This summer, I worked in strategy consulting for Putnam Associates. My 6-member team evaluated the marketing efforts for a major pharmaceutical company’s organ transplant drug. Through my management of recruitment and interviews with 98 physicians, I obtained primary research and analyzed it on national and regional levels to recommend and help implement improvements in the client’s marketing plan. I learned how to work in a deadline-oriented environment, held responsibility for large segments of a team project, and enhanced my quantitative skills through analysis of primary and secondary research data. In addition, I conducted independent research to form recommendations when launching a drug that follows a related product, and I presented these key considerations to all Putnam employees.
I have been a volunteer in public policy for 7 years with the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation. I lobbied Senators at both the Massachusetts and California State Capitols, as well as on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Lobbying has taught me negotiation skills, the need for contingency plans, and the ability to make quick yet innovative decisions. Two years ago, I was appointed Director of Massachusetts Youth Public Affairs and asked to be a member of the state’s Public Affairs Council. My responsibilities include developing, organizing, and implementing the Foundation’s annual public policy objectives in an ultimately results-driven environment.
Through my experiences at Putnam Associates and the March of Dimes, along with my modeling work in the MIT Sloan Business School, I used my management skills to negotiate and consult with others, analytically design a successful plan, and execute my ideas. I am confident that I can bring my strong, diverse technical and business background to best fit the current needs and future ventures of Deloitte.
I welcome the opportunity to speak with you about my qualifications and ways that I can contribute to Deloitte. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jane Doe
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Student applying for engineering position
Source: MIT Career Guide
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a recent graduate of MIT with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Management. I recently spoke with a Raytheon recruiter at MIT’s xFair in February to discuss potential mechanical engineering related opportunities. I admire Raytheon’s commitment to defense and security through the use of innovative technologies. With the combination of my engineering and management educational experiences, in addition to my work experience, I believe that I would make a great fit for the Systems Engineer position.
During my internship with Airbus working with fluid mechanic technology I evaluated wind tunnel and flight test data in order to reduce external airframe noise emissions. The analysis that I conducted involved examining data under varying flight conditions and extracting useful information. At the conclusion of my internship, I was able to provide my group with recommendations for improving the model scale testing in the wind tunnel to make better predictions for the flight test outcomes. My work was part of the group’s task to provide continual improvements to the company’s commercial aircraft. I would be excited to use my analytical skills to improve hardware systems, especially early in their life-cycle at Raytheon, when recommendations can have a high impact and positive result for the end user.
In addition to work experience, I have also practiced systems engineering in my coursework. Through my Optimization Methods in Management Science course I collaborated on a group project to optimize the constraints of a utility company in order to make residential demand response for the utility company a cost-effective tool. I specifically helped evaluate how transmission and distribution costs would incur through the implementation of a demand response program. This position helped me improve my communication and teamwork skills while delivering a project in a timely manner.
I am very excited about the work of Raytheon and welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about career opportunities at Raytheon and how I can contribute. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
MechE Student
Student applying for engineering position
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am a recent graduate of MIT with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Management. I recently spoke with a Raytheon recruiter at MIT’s xFair in February to discuss potential mechanical engineering related opportunities. I admire Raytheon’s commitment to defense and security through the use of innovative technologies. With the combination of my engineering and management educational experiences, in addition to my work experience, I believe that I would make a great fit for the Systems Engineer position.
During my internship with Airbus working with fluid mechanic technology I evaluated wind tunnel and flight test data in order to reduce external airframe noise emissions. The analysis that I conducted involved examining data under varying flight conditions and extracting useful information. At the conclusion of my internship, I was able to provide my group with recommendations for improving the model scale testing in the wind tunnel to make better predictions for the flight test outcomes. My work was part of the group’s task to provide continual improvements to the company’s commercial aircraft. I would be excited to use my analytical skills to improve hardware systems, especially early in their life-cycle at Raytheon, when recommendations can have a high impact and positive result for the end user.
In addition to work experience, I have also practiced systems engineering in my coursework. Through my Optimization Methods in Management Science course I collaborated on a group project to optimize the constraints of a utility company in order to make residential demand response for the utility company a cost-effective tool. I specifically helped evaluate how transmission and distribution costs would incur through the implementation of a demand response program. This position helped me improve my communication and teamwork skills while delivering a project in a timely manner.
I am very excited about the work of Raytheon and welcome the opportunity to speak with you further about career opportunities at Raytheon and how I can contribute. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
MechE Student
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Experienced professional applying to program manager role
Source: Yale Career Development
Recruiter
Human Resources
221 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
Dear Recruiter,
I’m writing to express my interest in the position of Senior Program Manager at the Department of Internal Medicine (STARS requisition #31674BR). Over the past eight years, I have been employed at the Yale School of Public Health during which I received a promotion increasing my responsibilities to include strategic planning, program management and team leadership. As the first point of contact for Public Health students, I am most proud of the fact that our program was recently ranked 14th by US News & World Report, a ranking that is dependent on alumni feedback around their student experiences.
I began working with the Public Health program shortly after its launch and have been an integral part its development and evolution. This fall, we experienced a recent growth of 32% in student enrollment and have expanded to include two new focus areas: global health and health care management. As a result of the program expansion, I have been tasked with examining many of our processes to discern what we are doing and how we can do it better. As the first point of contact for programming, I develop and cultivate relationships with students, faculty, alumni and staff. The end goal: to deliver a premier program and an incredible student experience.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive program development and management experience in very diverse settings. My years of professional work in this arena has created opportunities to deliver and provide experiences in a collaborative culture. The most important lesson learned: the success of a program is not the sole responsibility of one individual, but in fact, depends on leadership that reflects a collaborative style and a team that is mission driven.
It would be a tremendous privilege to bring my training and program development skills to your position. Thank you for considering my application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (203) 222-8989 or [email protected]
Sincerely, Brooke Smith
Experienced professional applying to program manager role
Recruiter
Human Resources
221 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
Dear Recruiter,
I’m writing to express my interest in the position of Senior Program Manager at the Department of Internal Medicine (STARS requisition #31674BR). Over the past eight years, I have been employed at the Yale School of Public Health during which I received a promotion increasing my responsibilities to include strategic planning, program management and team leadership. As the first point of contact for Public Health students, I am most proud of the fact that our program was recently ranked 14th by US News & World Report, a ranking that is dependent on alumni feedback around their student experiences.
I began working with the Public Health program shortly after its launch and have been an integral part its development and evolution. This fall, we experienced a recent growth of 32% in student enrollment and have expanded to include two new focus areas: global health and health care management. As a result of the program expansion, I have been tasked with examining many of our processes to discern what we are doing and how we can do it better. As the first point of contact for programming, I develop and cultivate relationships with students, faculty, alumni and staff. The end goal: to deliver a premier program and an incredible student experience.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive program development and management experience in very diverse settings. My years of professional work in this arena has created opportunities to deliver and provide experiences in a collaborative culture. The most important lesson learned: the success of a program is not the sole responsibility of one individual, but in fact, depends on leadership that reflects a collaborative style and a team that is mission driven.
It would be a tremendous privilege to bring my training and program development skills to your position. Thank you for considering my application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (203) 222-8989 or [email protected]
Sincerely, Brooke Smith
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Applying for position in healthcare
Source: Carnegie Mellon Career Guide
Joe Cardiac
American Heart Association Columbus, Ohio
Job Code: ADV-OH-AHA
Dear Mr. Cardiac:
Please accept my application for the Advocacy Director position in the Columbus, Ohio office advertised on your website. I will graduate from the H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in May of 2010 with a Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management. My experiences and education, combined with my career aspirations, position me to help achieve the mission and goals of the American Heart Association.
Over the last four years, I have dedicated my work and studies to the research of health policies that deal with the access to and funding for underserved populations’ health and welfare programs. Through my experiences, I have gained a comprehensive working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, universal health coverage, electronic medical records, smoking cessation programs, and many other health issues and the political debates surrounding them. My qualifications are built on a solid foundation of classroom skills and real-world experiences. The skills I have acquired leave me poised for a career in advocacy. I feel confident that with this background I will be able to face any challenges as Advocacy Director with the strength and resolve to accomplish the goals of the American Heart Association.
This past summer during my internship with Consumer Health Coalition, I had an opportunity to help organize a grassroots consumer advocacy campaign against a $300 million cut to Pennsylvania’s Medicaid budget. A network of non-profit organizations, lead by Consumer Health Coalition, devoted themselves to an extensive lobbying effort. The team at Consumer Health Coalition and I recruited Medicaid beneficiaries as consumer advocates and extensively researched alternatives to budget cuts. We also facilitated local press conferences with consumer advocates who spoke of the devastating effects that reduced health services would have on their lives. I attended the legislative meetings with the Medicaid beneficiaries in Harrisburg, PA; and after they presented their stories, I discussed funding alternatives for Medicaid with the legislators. Our proposed alternative funding included increasing taxes on tobacco products, which is a portion of the advocacy work that the American Heart Association pursues. I thoroughly reviewed the Campaign for Smoke Free Kids literature during my research. Our efforts resulted in a reduction of the proposed cuts to $130 million; this was seen as a tremendous success. The American Heart Association campaign against tobacco products is extremely comprehensive; and I am excited about furthering all of the American Heart Association’s efforts for increased funding support and research on cardiovascular diseases.
My thorough knowledge of the American Heart Association’s mission and my commitment to a career in consumer advocacy is evidence of my future success as Advocacy Director. I am available to meet with you in Columbus at anytime. I can be reached at (412) 123-4567, or via email at [email protected] Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Laura Dorn
Applying for position in healthcare
Joe Cardiac
American Heart Association Columbus, Ohio
Job Code: ADV-OH-AHA
Dear Mr. Cardiac:
Please accept my application for the Advocacy Director position in the Columbus, Ohio office advertised on your website. I will graduate from the H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in May of 2010 with a Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management. My experiences and education, combined with my career aspirations, position me to help achieve the mission and goals of the American Heart Association.
Over the last four years, I have dedicated my work and studies to the research of health policies that deal with the access to and funding for underserved populations’ health and welfare programs. Through my experiences, I have gained a comprehensive working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, universal health coverage, electronic medical records, smoking cessation programs, and many other health issues and the political debates surrounding them. My qualifications are built on a solid foundation of classroom skills and real-world experiences. The skills I have acquired leave me poised for a career in advocacy. I feel confident that with this background I will be able to face any challenges as Advocacy Director with the strength and resolve to accomplish the goals of the American Heart Association.
This past summer during my internship with Consumer Health Coalition, I had an opportunity to help organize a grassroots consumer advocacy campaign against a $300 million cut to Pennsylvania’s Medicaid budget. A network of non-profit organizations, lead by Consumer Health Coalition, devoted themselves to an extensive lobbying effort. The team at Consumer Health Coalition and I recruited Medicaid beneficiaries as consumer advocates and extensively researched alternatives to budget cuts. We also facilitated local press conferences with consumer advocates who spoke of the devastating effects that reduced health services would have on their lives. I attended the legislative meetings with the Medicaid beneficiaries in Harrisburg, PA; and after they presented their stories, I discussed funding alternatives for Medicaid with the legislators. Our proposed alternative funding included increasing taxes on tobacco products, which is a portion of the advocacy work that the American Heart Association pursues. I thoroughly reviewed the Campaign for Smoke Free Kids literature during my research. Our efforts resulted in a reduction of the proposed cuts to $130 million; this was seen as a tremendous success. The American Heart Association campaign against tobacco products is extremely comprehensive; and I am excited about furthering all of the American Heart Association’s efforts for increased funding support and research on cardiovascular diseases.
My thorough knowledge of the American Heart Association’s mission and my commitment to a career in consumer advocacy is evidence of my future success as Advocacy Director. I am available to meet with you in Columbus at anytime. I can be reached at (412) 123-4567, or via email at [email protected] Thank you very much for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Laura Dorn
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Applying for paralegal / legal
Source: Harvard Career Guide
Children’s Rights
330 Seventh Ave New York, NY 10001
Dear Ms. Maeder,
I am writing to apply for the position of Paralegal at Children‘s Rights. I learned of the position through a posting at Harvard’s Office of Career Services. I received an M.A. from Harvard in May 2017 in East Asian Regional Studies, with a concentration on modern Korean history and Japanese sociology, and received a B.A with a magna cum laude distinction from Smith College in 2015 in East Asian Studies and American Studies. I believe working for Children’s Rights would provide an excellent opportunity for me to become tangibly involved in the world of law, where I would be able to apply my knowledge and skill sets into concrete practice.
Throughout my years of study at prominent educational institutions in the U.S. and Japan, I have demonstrated an outstanding level of academic achievement and have shown a particular strength in social science research that requires analytical and speculative approaches. I have been consistently engaged in conducting long-term and short-term research projects, most of which involved meticulous investigation and qualitative research - the experience that I believe would transfer well to the position of paralegal. My salient past research experience includes a year spent in Tokyo, where I conducted extensive research and a series of interviews in English and Japanese to examine the issues regarding gender roles and equality in Japan. Based on the interviews and research findings, I successfully produced a paper that was selected for presentation at a renowned academic conference at Smith College. For my Master‘s thesis, I researched heavily in English and Korean to examine today’s pressing immigration issues in South Korea. My thesis, according to a prominent professor from Harvard, carries “the most extensive state-of-the-field analysis of multiculturalism in South Korea [to date].”
In addition to my strong academic background, I have experience working for various not-for-profit organizations where I have acquired skills in planning events, developing and managing organizational programs, communicating with a diverse group of people, and administering logistics. For example, at United Nations University Press (UNUP) in Tokyo, I worked closely with the Editor and Sales Coordinator to organize the UNUP online publications database and communicated with various scholars and authors regarding book recommendations. More recently at the Asian University for Women Support Foundation, I assisted in coordinating large-scale fundraising events and writing grant proposals to help young women from South and Southeast Asia receive quality education at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh.
With these qualifications, I am convinced I have the capability to provide the best assistance to your attorneys in their practice of litigation. Thank you for considering my application and please let me know if you would like further information regarding my candidacy. Please feel free to contact me at (617) 555- 5555 or via email at [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Yasmine Young
Applying for paralegal / legal
Children’s Rights
330 Seventh Ave New York, NY 10001
Dear Ms. Maeder,
I am writing to apply for the position of Paralegal at Children‘s Rights. I learned of the position through a posting at Harvard’s Office of Career Services. I received an M.A. from Harvard in May 2017 in East Asian Regional Studies, with a concentration on modern Korean history and Japanese sociology, and received a B.A with a magna cum laude distinction from Smith College in 2015 in East Asian Studies and American Studies. I believe working for Children’s Rights would provide an excellent opportunity for me to become tangibly involved in the world of law, where I would be able to apply my knowledge and skill sets into concrete practice.
Throughout my years of study at prominent educational institutions in the U.S. and Japan, I have demonstrated an outstanding level of academic achievement and have shown a particular strength in social science research that requires analytical and speculative approaches. I have been consistently engaged in conducting long-term and short-term research projects, most of which involved meticulous investigation and qualitative research - the experience that I believe would transfer well to the position of paralegal. My salient past research experience includes a year spent in Tokyo, where I conducted extensive research and a series of interviews in English and Japanese to examine the issues regarding gender roles and equality in Japan. Based on the interviews and research findings, I successfully produced a paper that was selected for presentation at a renowned academic conference at Smith College. For my Master‘s thesis, I researched heavily in English and Korean to examine today’s pressing immigration issues in South Korea. My thesis, according to a prominent professor from Harvard, carries “the most extensive state-of-the-field analysis of multiculturalism in South Korea [to date].”
In addition to my strong academic background, I have experience working for various not-for-profit organizations where I have acquired skills in planning events, developing and managing organizational programs, communicating with a diverse group of people, and administering logistics. For example, at United Nations University Press (UNUP) in Tokyo, I worked closely with the Editor and Sales Coordinator to organize the UNUP online publications database and communicated with various scholars and authors regarding book recommendations. More recently at the Asian University for Women Support Foundation, I assisted in coordinating large-scale fundraising events and writing grant proposals to help young women from South and Southeast Asia receive quality education at the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh.
With these qualifications, I am convinced I have the capability to provide the best assistance to your attorneys in their practice of litigation. Thank you for considering my application and please let me know if you would like further information regarding my candidacy. Please feel free to contact me at (617) 555- 5555 or via email at [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Yasmine Young
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Applying for marketing internship
Source: Stanford Career Guide
Jonson Inc.
123 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am writing to apply for your summer intern position posted on JonsonInc.com. I have experience in fashion journalism through my work with the online magazine One Line to You and have a background in event planning through my work as a Marketing Intern this past summer. Currently, I am a junior at Stanford University studying Communication and International Relations and I plan to pursue a career in fashion upon graduation. Jonson would be a great springboard in achieving that goal.
My passion for fashion and art comes from my grandmother who was a fabric designer
in New York during the 1940s and 50s. From her, I learned a great deal about color and design. Since the age of 10, I have been consumed by the industry and have studied Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle magazines. In addition, I analyze and examine the work of designers and follow fashion critics like Suzy Menkes. After beginning to write for the online magazine, One Line to You, I had the opportunity to parlay my depth of knowledge into written pieces about various aspects of the fashion world. My expression through this medium also allowed me to further my education of the industry.
I believe the marketing internship at the San Francisco Symphony best prepared me for
the responsibilities of an intern at Jonson. In this position I was trusted with a great deal of responsibility. I wrote newsletters, researched artists to compile performance programs, helped with event planning, ran errands, composed press releases and edited and proof read written material. Through these tasks I learned the importance of being thorough while working in a fast paced environment. My attention to detail and organization allowed me to thrive in this context and they will do the same at Jonson.
After reviewing Johnson’s spring ready-to-wear collection, I feel it would be amazing to work toward the new creative director Heather London’s vision. It must be a very exciting time for the Jonson label.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future and am available for an interview at your convenience. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrea Abre
Andrea Abre
Applying for marketing internship
Jonson Inc.
123 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10019
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am writing to apply for your summer intern position posted on JonsonInc.com. I have experience in fashion journalism through my work with the online magazine One Line to You and have a background in event planning through my work as a Marketing Intern this past summer. Currently, I am a junior at Stanford University studying Communication and International Relations and I plan to pursue a career in fashion upon graduation. Jonson would be a great springboard in achieving that goal.
My passion for fashion and art comes from my grandmother who was a fabric designer
in New York during the 1940s and 50s. From her, I learned a great deal about color and design. Since the age of 10, I have been consumed by the industry and have studied Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle magazines. In addition, I analyze and examine the work of designers and follow fashion critics like Suzy Menkes. After beginning to write for the online magazine, One Line to You, I had the opportunity to parlay my depth of knowledge into written pieces about various aspects of the fashion world. My expression through this medium also allowed me to further my education of the industry.
I believe the marketing internship at the San Francisco Symphony best prepared me for
the responsibilities of an intern at Jonson. In this position I was trusted with a great deal of responsibility. I wrote newsletters, researched artists to compile performance programs, helped with event planning, ran errands, composed press releases and edited and proof read written material. Through these tasks I learned the importance of being thorough while working in a fast paced environment. My attention to detail and organization allowed me to thrive in this context and they will do the same at Jonson.
After reviewing Johnson’s spring ready-to-wear collection, I feel it would be amazing to work toward the new creative director Heather London’s vision. It must be a very exciting time for the Jonson label.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future and am available for an interview at your convenience. Please contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrea Abre
Andrea Abre
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Student applying for marketing job
Source: Brown University Career Guide
Marc Fleishhacker
Managing Director, North America True Action Network
495 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Dear Mr. Fleishhacker:
I am writing to apply for the Marketing Associate Program at True Action Network, which I learned of on the Brown University Job and Internship Board. I was immediately drawn to True Action for its use of consumer behavior data insights and digital creative power to generate strategic results. I am impressed by True Action’s dedication to its clients as proven by its shared risk / shared reward compensation model.
My interest in the position comes from a combination of my academic intellectual curiosity and extra-curricular experiences in marketing and creative problem solving. As an applied cognitive science concentrator at Brown, I have studied the psychology of marketing and have practice using data to answer big questions. My research has included using information processing theories to understand the role of humor in advertising, understanding the science behind good design and layout, and studying the linguistics of brand names, including what aspects of a brand name elicit consumer purchasing preferences. Both my academic knowledge and my skill set of applying research will be relevant across the Strategy, Marketing Services, and Project Management rotations of the Associate program.
Outside of the classroom, I have experience in corporate marketing as the Brand and Naming Intern at Hasbro. I was responsible for creating toy names across 29 global brands. Through naming products, I learned the importance of extracting and highlighting the essence of a product and a brand and how each part of a product must fit into a larger marketing strategy. For example, toys that are meant to be collectible need names that communicate that they are a part of a set. Additionally, from being President of Brown RISD Hillel, I have experience working with a diverse set of people to bring ideas to life. With a five person executive board, I led forty-two student leaders and initiated a leadership development program to increase collaborative planning. My understanding of brand essences and the importance of working in partnerships will be directly applicable to the work I do and learn to do at True Action.
True Action believes that its success is measured in the growth of its client’s business. I would love to further discuss the opportunity to use my skills and experiences to contribute to clients’ growth and True Action’s success through the Marketing Associates program. I can best be reached at (555) 904 – 7385 or [email protected]
Thank you for your time and your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Mary Gorown
Student applying for marketing job
Marc Fleishhacker
Managing Director, North America True Action Network
495 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10012
Dear Mr. Fleishhacker:
I am writing to apply for the Marketing Associate Program at True Action Network, which I learned of on the Brown University Job and Internship Board. I was immediately drawn to True Action for its use of consumer behavior data insights and digital creative power to generate strategic results. I am impressed by True Action’s dedication to its clients as proven by its shared risk / shared reward compensation model.
My interest in the position comes from a combination of my academic intellectual curiosity and extra-curricular experiences in marketing and creative problem solving. As an applied cognitive science concentrator at Brown, I have studied the psychology of marketing and have practice using data to answer big questions. My research has included using information processing theories to understand the role of humor in advertising, understanding the science behind good design and layout, and studying the linguistics of brand names, including what aspects of a brand name elicit consumer purchasing preferences. Both my academic knowledge and my skill set of applying research will be relevant across the Strategy, Marketing Services, and Project Management rotations of the Associate program.
Outside of the classroom, I have experience in corporate marketing as the Brand and Naming Intern at Hasbro. I was responsible for creating toy names across 29 global brands. Through naming products, I learned the importance of extracting and highlighting the essence of a product and a brand and how each part of a product must fit into a larger marketing strategy. For example, toys that are meant to be collectible need names that communicate that they are a part of a set. Additionally, from being President of Brown RISD Hillel, I have experience working with a diverse set of people to bring ideas to life. With a five person executive board, I led forty-two student leaders and initiated a leadership development program to increase collaborative planning. My understanding of brand essences and the importance of working in partnerships will be directly applicable to the work I do and learn to do at True Action.
True Action believes that its success is measured in the growth of its client’s business. I would love to further discuss the opportunity to use my skills and experiences to contribute to clients’ growth and True Action’s success through the Marketing Associates program. I can best be reached at (555) 904 – 7385 or [email protected]
Thank you for your time and your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Mary Gorown
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Masters student applying for consulting
Source: Harvard Career Guide
Dear Mr. Kassenberg:
Kamina Jackson suggested I apply for the associate position with Management Consulting, Inc. when I recently spoke with her at your information session for Harvard University students at the Charles Hotel. Please accept this letter as an application for the position of associate consultant with Management Consulting, Inc. Based on my research of your firm and my qualifications, I am confident you will agree that I am a good match for your organization. I will complete my Master’s in Statistics Science in May 2017 from Harvard University and look forward to the possibility of joining Management Consulting, Inc.
My interest in a business career is long standing and is coupled with strong research, analytical, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. While exploring my passion for statistics during my master’s degree, I have kept up my interest and knowledge of the industry through the business press. I also have taken part in various business classes at Harvard. In one project, while working in teams of four, we analyzed a case and presented recommendations to consultants. I received positive feedback on my analytical abilities and teamwork skills, and I am confident I can make a significant contribution to your firm and its clients.
I look forward to speaking to you about the possibility of my joining your team at Management Consulting, Inc. I am most interested in working in your offices in Boston or Los Angeles as, through my research, I have discovered that many of the firms these offices serve fit best with my area of expertise. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Ginnie Lee
Masters student applying for consulting
Dear Mr. Kassenberg:
Kamina Jackson suggested I apply for the associate position with Management Consulting, Inc. when I recently spoke with her at your information session for Harvard University students at the Charles Hotel. Please accept this letter as an application for the position of associate consultant with Management Consulting, Inc. Based on my research of your firm and my qualifications, I am confident you will agree that I am a good match for your organization. I will complete my Master’s in Statistics Science in May 2017 from Harvard University and look forward to the possibility of joining Management Consulting, Inc.
My interest in a business career is long standing and is coupled with strong research, analytical, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. While exploring my passion for statistics during my master’s degree, I have kept up my interest and knowledge of the industry through the business press. I also have taken part in various business classes at Harvard. In one project, while working in teams of four, we analyzed a case and presented recommendations to consultants. I received positive feedback on my analytical abilities and teamwork skills, and I am confident I can make a significant contribution to your firm and its clients.
I look forward to speaking to you about the possibility of my joining your team at Management Consulting, Inc. I am most interested in working in your offices in Boston or Los Angeles as, through my research, I have discovered that many of the firms these offices serve fit best with my area of expertise. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Ginnie Lee
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Applying for research faculty position
Source: MIT Career Guide
Professor XXXX
Search Committee, IT 989
Department of Mechanical Engineering University of XXX
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Professor XXXX:
I am responding to your advertisement for a faculty position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of XXX. I graduated from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT in June with a doctorate, and am currently working as a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. My thesis work is in the area of active structural acoustic control using smart structures technology, and my specific research topic is the development of a new wavenumber domain sensing method for active structural acoustic control. My thesis advisor is Professor X in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT.
For my Ph.D. dissertation, I have worked on the development of the structural-acoustic control algorithms and their implementation for the reduction of radiated noise from vibrating underwater vehicles. The Office of Naval Research, with an objective of developing “smart” underwater vehicle systems so that the enemy cannot detect their attack in advance, has funded this project. My responsibility in this project is to develop the new technology to reduce the radiated noise from vibrating underwater vehicles. In order to accomplish this, I have developed a new wavenumber domain sensing method and applied it to the real-time estimation of acoustic power and the design of feedback controller for active structural acoustic control of the general complex structures. Furthermore, I have designed and experimentally implemented local and global controller architectures with different configurations to find the best controller configuration for the new underwater vehicle system.
I would like to continue my research on active structural control and active structural acoustic control for complex systems, including aerospace systems (aircrafts, helicopters) and underwater vehicles (submarines, torpedoes). I will carry out research on structure/fluid/control interaction phenomena and advanced sensor/actuator development using smart structures technologies. Also, I will extend my research to the development of advanced control design techniques for noise and vibration reduction of complex systems.
My ultimate research goal is to develop “intelligent structural systems”, which will contain arrays of sensors and actuators, and embedded devices for controls and decision-making algorithms, so that those systems can coordinate large numbers of devices and adapt themselves to uncertain environmental changes in an intelligent manner. I believe my extensive research experience and specialization in structural dynamics and controls will allow me to continue my research in those areas.
I have enclosed my curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and a list of references. If you have any questions or would like to talk with me, I can be reached by phone at 617-XXX-XXXX or email at [email protected] Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Applying for research faculty position
Professor XXXX
Search Committee, IT 989
Department of Mechanical Engineering University of XXX
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Professor XXXX:
I am responding to your advertisement for a faculty position in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of XXX. I graduated from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT in June with a doctorate, and am currently working as a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. My thesis work is in the area of active structural acoustic control using smart structures technology, and my specific research topic is the development of a new wavenumber domain sensing method for active structural acoustic control. My thesis advisor is Professor X in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT.
For my Ph.D. dissertation, I have worked on the development of the structural-acoustic control algorithms and their implementation for the reduction of radiated noise from vibrating underwater vehicles. The Office of Naval Research, with an objective of developing “smart” underwater vehicle systems so that the enemy cannot detect their attack in advance, has funded this project. My responsibility in this project is to develop the new technology to reduce the radiated noise from vibrating underwater vehicles. In order to accomplish this, I have developed a new wavenumber domain sensing method and applied it to the real-time estimation of acoustic power and the design of feedback controller for active structural acoustic control of the general complex structures. Furthermore, I have designed and experimentally implemented local and global controller architectures with different configurations to find the best controller configuration for the new underwater vehicle system.
I would like to continue my research on active structural control and active structural acoustic control for complex systems, including aerospace systems (aircrafts, helicopters) and underwater vehicles (submarines, torpedoes). I will carry out research on structure/fluid/control interaction phenomena and advanced sensor/actuator development using smart structures technologies. Also, I will extend my research to the development of advanced control design techniques for noise and vibration reduction of complex systems.
My ultimate research goal is to develop “intelligent structural systems”, which will contain arrays of sensors and actuators, and embedded devices for controls and decision-making algorithms, so that those systems can coordinate large numbers of devices and adapt themselves to uncertain environmental changes in an intelligent manner. I believe my extensive research experience and specialization in structural dynamics and controls will allow me to continue my research in those areas.
I have enclosed my curriculum vitae with a list of publications, and a list of references. If you have any questions or would like to talk with me, I can be reached by phone at 617-XXX-XXXX or email at [email protected] Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Name
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Student applying for marketing role
Source: Harvard Career Guide
September 1, 2018
Ms. Kathryn Smith
Director of Communications
Dear Ms. Smith:
I am a senior at Harvard College studying History and Literature. I am writing to apply for the Marketing and Communications position at Jumpstart posted in Harvard’s Crimson Careers database. I'm very excited about the field of education, and would welcome the opportunity to bring my strong communication skills, creativity, and marketing experience to your growing team.
Jumpstart's commitment to early education for every child is of particular interest to me because of my passion for youth development. This past summer, I worked as a senior counselor in the Summer Urban Program, which is dedicated to preventing summer learning loss for children in the Boston and Cambridge area. I designed and taught fun, interactive classes to a group of 10 fifth graders, and planned and led local field trips and workshops daily with a junior counselor. Throughout the summer, I consistently strived to create math, science, and reading lessons and activities that were engaging and tailored to my students' needs.
Additionally, in my role as the Director of Marketing for the Social Innovation Collaborative, I led our team in creating a social media strategy to drive our member recruitment efforts and promote our programs and events on platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. With so many competing events on campus each day, I had to continually be creative in my approach to developing and delivering content that would be compelling and effective. As a result of my efforts, our group experienced a 20% increase in our membership base and a 15% increase in our social media engagement. I’m excited at the prospect of bringing the skills I developed through this experience to the Marketing and Communications role at Jumpstart.
Thank you for your consideration. I very much look forward to the opportunity to speak with you in person about my interest in this position.
Sincerely,
Sally Crimson
Student applying for marketing role
September 1, 2018
Ms. Kathryn Smith
Director of Communications
Dear Ms. Smith:
I am a senior at Harvard College studying History and Literature. I am writing to apply for the Marketing and Communications position at Jumpstart posted in Harvard’s Crimson Careers database. I'm very excited about the field of education, and would welcome the opportunity to bring my strong communication skills, creativity, and marketing experience to your growing team.
Jumpstart's commitment to early education for every child is of particular interest to me because of my passion for youth development. This past summer, I worked as a senior counselor in the Summer Urban Program, which is dedicated to preventing summer learning loss for children in the Boston and Cambridge area. I designed and taught fun, interactive classes to a group of 10 fifth graders, and planned and led local field trips and workshops daily with a junior counselor. Throughout the summer, I consistently strived to create math, science, and reading lessons and activities that were engaging and tailored to my students' needs.
Additionally, in my role as the Director of Marketing for the Social Innovation Collaborative, I led our team in creating a social media strategy to drive our member recruitment efforts and promote our programs and events on platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. With so many competing events on campus each day, I had to continually be creative in my approach to developing and delivering content that would be compelling and effective. As a result of my efforts, our group experienced a 20% increase in our membership base and a 15% increase in our social media engagement. I’m excited at the prospect of bringing the skills I developed through this experience to the Marketing and Communications role at Jumpstart.
Thank you for your consideration. I very much look forward to the opportunity to speak with you in person about my interest in this position.
Sincerely,
Sally Crimson
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Student applying to Consulting co.
Source: Harvard Career Guide
February 21, 2018
Ms. Liza Wideman
Recruiting Coordinator
Great Strategy Consulting Firm
200 Shell Fish Blvd, Suite 199
San Francisco, CA 94080
Dear Ms. Wideman:
I am writing to express my interest in securing an Associate position at Great Strategy Consulting Firm. I am a Master of Liberal Arts degree candidate at Harvard Extension School, specializing in Information Technology. I come from a solid technical background with a strong interest in business and a passion towards strategy. My area of focus and interest varies from quantitative analysis to project management. I have maintained a 3.95 GPA through a well-balanced program of study, which is not only very analytical and technical by nature but also helps to build leadership and team building qualities. I am extremely impressed with Great Strategy’s approach to strategy consulting, especially within the Business Development and Innovation practice areas. I believe my academic background, business knowledge and industry experiences have provided me with the credentials needed to thrive as an Associate.
Prior to Harvard, I worked as a technology professional, primarily resolving strategic issues related to technology process improvement. I gained solid research, analytical and problem solving skills while working in Fortune 500 companies. My background in generating innovative ideas and strategies to improve processes has provided me with a deeper understanding of multifaceted problems that companies encounter in their daily operations. Moreover, because of my work experiences, I fully understand how important it is to have great team dynamics in today’s multi-disciplinary business environment.
To date, my experience as an IT professional has been extremely rewarding and productive. However, it is through strategy consulting that I can use my analytical aptitude and creative problem solving skills to their fullest. I strongly believe that consulting is a discipline that will force me to view problems not only from the client’s standpoint but also from a marketplace, best practices and “think out of the box” point of views.
I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with Great Strategy Consulting Firm for the Associate position. Please find enclosed my resume for your review. I can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (617) 555-3456. I enthusiastically look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jacob A. McLean
Student applying to Consulting co.
February 21, 2018
Ms. Liza Wideman
Recruiting Coordinator
Great Strategy Consulting Firm
200 Shell Fish Blvd, Suite 199
San Francisco, CA 94080
Dear Ms. Wideman:
I am writing to express my interest in securing an Associate position at Great Strategy Consulting Firm. I am a Master of Liberal Arts degree candidate at Harvard Extension School, specializing in Information Technology. I come from a solid technical background with a strong interest in business and a passion towards strategy. My area of focus and interest varies from quantitative analysis to project management. I have maintained a 3.95 GPA through a well-balanced program of study, which is not only very analytical and technical by nature but also helps to build leadership and team building qualities. I am extremely impressed with Great Strategy’s approach to strategy consulting, especially within the Business Development and Innovation practice areas. I believe my academic background, business knowledge and industry experiences have provided me with the credentials needed to thrive as an Associate.
Prior to Harvard, I worked as a technology professional, primarily resolving strategic issues related to technology process improvement. I gained solid research, analytical and problem solving skills while working in Fortune 500 companies. My background in generating innovative ideas and strategies to improve processes has provided me with a deeper understanding of multifaceted problems that companies encounter in their daily operations. Moreover, because of my work experiences, I fully understand how important it is to have great team dynamics in today’s multi-disciplinary business environment.
To date, my experience as an IT professional has been extremely rewarding and productive. However, it is through strategy consulting that I can use my analytical aptitude and creative problem solving skills to their fullest. I strongly believe that consulting is a discipline that will force me to view problems not only from the client’s standpoint but also from a marketplace, best practices and “think out of the box” point of views.
I would appreciate the opportunity to interview with Great Strategy Consulting Firm for the Associate position. Please find enclosed my resume for your review. I can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (617) 555-3456. I enthusiastically look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jacob A. McLean
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Student applying for volunteering job
Source: Yale Career Development
Ms. Erin King
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Yale University Office of Development
157 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06521-2038
Dear Ms. King,
It is a pleasure to submit my application for the Associate Director of Stewardship for Leadership Donors position. My significant experience in nonprofit communications and development, combined with my interpersonal and leadership skills, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of Yale, make me the best candidate to build and launch this important new initiative.
During my five years on Yale’s Stewardship team, I have gained abundant knowledge of communications in support of the University. In my current job, I collaborate university-wide to produce materials that are personal and engaging while supportive of current initiatives. I have championed more frequent use of student and faculty voices, found ways to utilize student thank-you letter quotes, and started a new program to incorporate color images in our reporting. I am an articulate writer, excellent public speaker, careful listener, and thoughtful problem solver, and I use these traits to partner with members of the Yale community. My relationships in these networks are strong, and they will benefit me in building consensus around the Top Donor Stewardship Program.
Prior to Yale I was in fundraising and the arts, so I know what it takes to work closely with donors and sponsors as well as designers and vendors. I also serve on the board of the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation and manage public relations for local nonprofits, which have given me unique ways to grow as a development and communications professional.
I have been inspired to devote my energy to sharing the University’s stories with the people who make them possible. The opportunities to impact Yale’s celebration of leadership philanthropists, and to work with you to build a new program from the ground up, are thrilling prospects. I look forward to continuing conversations with the Stewardship and Principal Gifts teams.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best wishes,
Danielle Steele
Student applying for volunteering job
Ms. Erin King
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications
Yale University Office of Development
157 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06521-2038
Dear Ms. King,
It is a pleasure to submit my application for the Associate Director of Stewardship for Leadership Donors position. My significant experience in nonprofit communications and development, combined with my interpersonal and leadership skills, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of Yale, make me the best candidate to build and launch this important new initiative.
During my five years on Yale’s Stewardship team, I have gained abundant knowledge of communications in support of the University. In my current job, I collaborate university-wide to produce materials that are personal and engaging while supportive of current initiatives. I have championed more frequent use of student and faculty voices, found ways to utilize student thank-you letter quotes, and started a new program to incorporate color images in our reporting. I am an articulate writer, excellent public speaker, careful listener, and thoughtful problem solver, and I use these traits to partner with members of the Yale community. My relationships in these networks are strong, and they will benefit me in building consensus around the Top Donor Stewardship Program.
Prior to Yale I was in fundraising and the arts, so I know what it takes to work closely with donors and sponsors as well as designers and vendors. I also serve on the board of the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation and manage public relations for local nonprofits, which have given me unique ways to grow as a development and communications professional.
I have been inspired to devote my energy to sharing the University’s stories with the people who make them possible. The opportunities to impact Yale’s celebration of leadership philanthropists, and to work with you to build a new program from the ground up, are thrilling prospects. I look forward to continuing conversations with the Stewardship and Principal Gifts teams.
Thank you for your consideration.
Best wishes,
Danielle Steele
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Student applying to Wine / Hospitality co.
Source: Harvard Career Guide
October 10, 2018
Ms. Susan Carey
Senior Manager
Wholesale Wine USA
23 Green St.
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Ms. Carey:
I am writing to apply for your position in wine wholesale as advertised on Crimson Careers. This exciting opportunity appears to be a wonderful fit with my professional experience, personal interests, and career goals.
I am returning to Boston to complete my final year at Harvard University Extension School, where I am majoring in French and economics. Having spent the year working and traveling, I am eager to incorporate myself once again into the local wine community, to which I can bring experience in a number of sectors of the industry.
Through eight years in the restaurant field, I have acquired a deep love of and appreciation for wine and cuisine. I have been known to wax rhapsodic over specials; nothing made me happier than discussing a bottle with a table. This enthusiasm allowed me to introduce a list of reserve selections to Shay’s Pub and Wine Bar. The result was an appreciable increase in sales for the restaurant and repeat attendance by customers. My position at Aspen's award-winning Montagna allowed me to expand upon my knowledge of wine, locally inspired cuisine, and the highest standards of service. Our weekly blind-tastings fueled my desire to further myself in this field, and I am in the process of acquiring certification through both the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine Spirit and Education Trust.
Most recently, I have returned from France where I was lucky enough to work on an organic vineyard in Beaujolais. I adored working with the young, dynamic, vigneron who ran the estate, the largest of its kind in the region. A position at your wholesale wine company would allow me to draw upon this experience and to facilitate the success of such producers. Additionally, it would enable me to replicate the most enjoyable components of my experience overall: working with my colleagues in the local restaurant industry, as well as with distinctive, iconoclastic wine-makers.
I am readily available via email or phone in order to arrange an interview, and have attached my resume below per your request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Georgina Santiago
Student applying to Wine / Hospitality co.
October 10, 2018
Ms. Susan Carey
Senior Manager
Wholesale Wine USA
23 Green St.
Boston, MA 02116
Dear Ms. Carey:
I am writing to apply for your position in wine wholesale as advertised on Crimson Careers. This exciting opportunity appears to be a wonderful fit with my professional experience, personal interests, and career goals.
I am returning to Boston to complete my final year at Harvard University Extension School, where I am majoring in French and economics. Having spent the year working and traveling, I am eager to incorporate myself once again into the local wine community, to which I can bring experience in a number of sectors of the industry.
Through eight years in the restaurant field, I have acquired a deep love of and appreciation for wine and cuisine. I have been known to wax rhapsodic over specials; nothing made me happier than discussing a bottle with a table. This enthusiasm allowed me to introduce a list of reserve selections to Shay’s Pub and Wine Bar. The result was an appreciable increase in sales for the restaurant and repeat attendance by customers. My position at Aspen's award-winning Montagna allowed me to expand upon my knowledge of wine, locally inspired cuisine, and the highest standards of service. Our weekly blind-tastings fueled my desire to further myself in this field, and I am in the process of acquiring certification through both the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine Spirit and Education Trust.
Most recently, I have returned from France where I was lucky enough to work on an organic vineyard in Beaujolais. I adored working with the young, dynamic, vigneron who ran the estate, the largest of its kind in the region. A position at your wholesale wine company would allow me to draw upon this experience and to facilitate the success of such producers. Additionally, it would enable me to replicate the most enjoyable components of my experience overall: working with my colleagues in the local restaurant industry, as well as with distinctive, iconoclastic wine-makers.
I am readily available via email or phone in order to arrange an interview, and have attached my resume below per your request. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Georgina Santiago
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PhD Student applying for senior level position
Source: Yale Career Development
Ms. Anne Jones
Recruiter
Yale University
221 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
Dear Ms. Jones,
I am writing to apply for the Leadership Giving Officer position at Yale University (STARS requisition #31959BR). As an Advancement Officer at the same institution, I have had the opportunity to prove myself as a skilled fundraiser. In my first year at Yale, I surpassed all of my individual fundraising goals. Some of my most notable accomplishments are: leading a team of 60 volunteers to raise over $1.1M in unrestricted funds, achieving an 82% proposal commitment rate and raising over $325,000 in gifts and multi-year pledges. I have also had the opportunity to build relationships with school leaders and fundraising prospects, which will enable me to quickly adapt to a new position with enhanced responsibility and greater campus collaborations.
I started my career in the Army, where I built relationships with local civilians, domestic and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations. I was responsible for leveraging those relationships to obtain resources such as money, expertise, and cooperation. I have been able to use this training in my current position to build and leverage relationships with prospects to help achieve the highest priorities of the University. In addition to my professional experience, I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. part-time in Higher Education Administration and Policy with a focus on philanthropy in higher education. My dissertation will examine the impact of public recognition in the decision-making process of major gift donors. Outside of work and school, I strive to give back to my community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations and helping plan yearly fundraising events. I have served in leadership capacities with several different organizations. This has given me the opportunity to build fundraising and marketing initiatives with very limited resources.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be interviewed for this position and to discuss how my education and experience fits the needs of Yale University. Please feel free to contact me at (203) 432- 5555 or [email protected] Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
PhD Student applying for senior level position
Ms. Anne Jones
Recruiter
Yale University
221 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06511
Dear Ms. Jones,
I am writing to apply for the Leadership Giving Officer position at Yale University (STARS requisition #31959BR). As an Advancement Officer at the same institution, I have had the opportunity to prove myself as a skilled fundraiser. In my first year at Yale, I surpassed all of my individual fundraising goals. Some of my most notable accomplishments are: leading a team of 60 volunteers to raise over $1.1M in unrestricted funds, achieving an 82% proposal commitment rate and raising over $325,000 in gifts and multi-year pledges. I have also had the opportunity to build relationships with school leaders and fundraising prospects, which will enable me to quickly adapt to a new position with enhanced responsibility and greater campus collaborations.
I started my career in the Army, where I built relationships with local civilians, domestic and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations. I was responsible for leveraging those relationships to obtain resources such as money, expertise, and cooperation. I have been able to use this training in my current position to build and leverage relationships with prospects to help achieve the highest priorities of the University. In addition to my professional experience, I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. part-time in Higher Education Administration and Policy with a focus on philanthropy in higher education. My dissertation will examine the impact of public recognition in the decision-making process of major gift donors. Outside of work and school, I strive to give back to my community by volunteering with local nonprofit organizations and helping plan yearly fundraising events. I have served in leadership capacities with several different organizations. This has given me the opportunity to build fundraising and marketing initiatives with very limited resources.
I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to be interviewed for this position and to discuss how my education and experience fits the needs of Yale University. Please feel free to contact me at (203) 432- 5555 or [email protected] Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Jane Smith
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