Career Services Center
www.coastal.edu/career
843-349-2341
Sample Cover Letter
The purpose of a cover letter informs a prospective employer of who you are, what your
experiences entail, why you are interested in them and why you feel you are qualified. A good
cover letter should be used as a marketing tool that “sells” you to the employer. Just like your
resume, you should tailor your cover letter to each specific job opportunity that you apply for.
Use terms and vocabulary relevant to your field and use concrete examples when listing your
strengths and skills.
Chauncey Chanticleer
123 Coastal University Drive, Conway, South Carolina 29526
DATE
Dear Hiring Manager [preferably state Hiring Manager’s name if known],
I am writing to express my interest in the entry-level human resources position
with Acme Corporation, which I heard about through Coastal Carolina
University’s JOBLink. I am a senior at Coastal Carolina University and will
graduate in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
As you will note in my attached resume, I am majoring in Business
Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and have developed
strong skills in this area over the past four years. Currently, I am employed as a
student worker within CCU’s Financial Aid Office. This position has given me
experience in discreetly dealing with sensitive information, which is essential to a
career in human resources. Prior to my position in Financial Aid, I held several
part-time positions in customer service and sales. Most recently, I worked at
Kohl’s department store in the shoe department where I provided excellent
customer service and managed the daily inventory and restocking for the
department. Finally, I have been actively involved on campus by holding
leadership positions in several organizations, including the Human Resources
Club for which I am the treasurer. My combined academic, extracurricular and
work experiences have enabled me to develop outstanding analytical,
interpersonal, financial, and leadership skills, which I believe would be an asset
to Acme Corporation.
I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope to meet to further discuss the
available opportunity within your organization. Feel free to contact me at 843-
555-5678 or via email at cc[email protected]. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,
Chauncey Chanticleer
PARAGRAPH 1:
State the job you
are applying for
and where you
found the
posting. Briefly
state who you
are and your
qualifications.
PARAGRAPH 2:
Sell your
relevant skills,
experience, and
education as it
pertains to the
position. Also
sell your passion
for the position.
PARAGRAPH 3:
Conclude by
expressing your
interest in the job
opportunity and
offer thanks for
the employer’s
time.
TIP: Use the
same contact
header you used
on your resume
to give a clean,
consistent look.
