You will be constructing a professional email,followed bya one page cover letter on the next page (for the job of your choice). You should find arealjob description for a career you are interested in and act as though these two documents will be sent to a real employer.

The email should include who it is addressed to (salutation), an introduction/greeting, the body of theemail (3-4 sentences), and a closing line, followed by your name.

Sample

YOUR NAME

Home Address, Phone Number, Email Address

Month, Day, Year

Potential Employer, Title

Company

Company Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Dear - Mr./Ms. (employers last name): (Or Dear Hiring Manager:)

FIRST PARAGRAPH:Introduction

Start with a unique opening to catch their attention! Do not just state the position you are applying to right away. You might add a sentence about why you are particularly interested in them or what you like about their company, as well as who you are (EX: current accounting student at PNW).

SECOND PARAGRAPH:How do you fill their needs?/Passion for the field / position or company

Mention one or two of your strongest qualifications (education, experiences) you believe to be of greatest interest to the employer based upon the job description and/or your knowledge of the company. Keep the focus on them and how you filltheirneeds, and not so much about how you will benefit. Do make strong connections between your experiences and interest in this company (or location or type of work) and their needs. Its also very important to talk about your passion here:WHYdo you like this field?WHYdo you feel strongly about it? Companies like employees who care, and are passionate about the company/position.

THIRD PARAGRAPH:Show your potential

Discuss some personal qualities (organization skills, hard-worker, initiative, etc.) that the employer specifically asks for in the job description. Tie these skills to tangible experiences (such as from specific experiences, projects, occasions). This is your chance to discuss abilities or talents that may not be elaborated upon in your rsum.

FOURTH PARAGRAPH:Closing

Briefly restate your interest in the position and reiterate your preferred contact information. Offer to provide more information (beyond your rsum and other application materials). Be confidentadd a proactive statement about what you will do, such as follow-up with a phone call in a couple of days. Thank them for their time and consideration in reading your application materials.

Sincerely,

Your Name

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