2622 Chautauqua Avenue Apt. M303C Norman, OK 73072
International Student Cover Letter
September XX, 20XX Aaron Elkin EZT Production 625 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Anthony explains his work authorization in his cover letter which is the place he can go into a little more detail about his status. Instead of using “sponsorship”, he chooses to use “renewal”, which gives his situation a more positive tone. Anthony stresses the positive of hiring someone with an F-1 Visa, by explaining that he’s able to work on a variety of projects with a variety of people. He’s shown great leadership, and the ability to adapt to various cultures.
Dear Mr. Elkin: I am writing in response to your job posting for a full time Engineering Trainee on the University of Oklahoma’s Career Services website. I am confident that you will find that my academic training in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, along with my leadership experience from working as a team player, qualify me for this position. To broaden my education at the University of Oklahoma, I took six courses in biological science and chemistry in addition to my degree requirements for Mechanical Engineering. I believe that my knowledge of Organic chemistry will be valuable while working as an Engineer in the field or plants, where high-pressured hydrocarbons and other gasses are usually present. Additionally, I am the President of the International Advisory Committee. I work directly with 40 students representing the needs of about 1,500 international students at the university. From my years of holding leadership positions, I have learned to effectively work well as a team player and a team leader, effectively collaborating with a variety of people. I have also learned to work in a timely fashion and work well even under pressure and stress. I believe these experiences will help me succeed in this position. Although I have many qualities that will make me an asset to your company, I will need visa renewal. A visa sponsorship/renewal can be obtained and I am knowledgeable about the process. More information about my experiences and education is included in my enclosed resume. I would really appreciate the opportunity to meet with you in person to further discuss my application. I can be reached by phone: 405-532-1269, or email: amoreno@ou.edu. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely,
Handwritten Signature Anthony Moreno Enclosure
ANTHONY MORENO
123 Sooner Ave. • Norman, OK 73069 • 555.555.5555 • email@ou.edu
Seeking an entry level engineering position.
Objective Education
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK • Expected Graduation: May 20XX • GPA: 3.37/ 4.00
Work Experience
International Student Resume
Anthony lists his work experience and leadership instead of focusing on the fact he is an international student. A resume is NOT the place to put his employment status, TOEFL scores, personal information such as picture, age, marital status, social security number, country of origin, or birth date information. This is his one opportunity to showcase his skills, education, and experience to an employer, which is why he catered his resume to the Engineering Trainee position..
Information Technology, University of Oklahoma, Call Center Rep., September 20XX – Present • Assist university community with IT support over the phone. • Provide support for issues relating to network connectivity, hardware, software, web hosting and more. College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, DLC Tutor, September 20XX– January 20XX • Tutored on the Dean’s Leadership Council, providing free tutoring service to all Engineering students. • Effectively assisted students understand subject matter in classes which include Math, Chemistry, Physics and other engineering classes. AT&T HEADSUP Summer Bridge program, Tutor, July 20XX • Tutored incoming Engineering freshmen in Pre-calculus, with the aim of getting them tested into Calculus 1. • Exercised patience and diligence in dealing with and teaching students. • Test results showed significant student improvement. Most of the students tested into Calculus 1. Motor Parts Store, Italy, Sales Associate, July 20XX – September 20XX • Volunteered for a job geared towards improving sales quality, customer satisfaction, and stock management. • Acquired improved customer service skills and anti-fraud techniques. • Introduced a customer feedback system and other marketing strategies. • Recognized and rewarded by manager for hard work, dedication and innovation.
Leadership Experience
International Advisory Committee (IAC), President, May 20XX – Present | Vice President, May 20XX – May 20XX • Promote international cultures by organizing events, while serving as the representative voice of the 1,500 international students at the university. • Lead a team of 40 students and manage funds of about $40,000 to achieve our goals. • Organize weekly team meetings and attend meetings with faculty to address issues facing international students. African Christian Fellowship (ACF), Treasurer, April 20XX – April 20XX • Elected to be in charge of the finances of the organization. Made budgets and appropriately managed funds totaling about $5000. • Spent funds prudently and ensured that the entire team was always financially informed. International Advisory Committee (IAC), Publicity Chair, February 20XX – May 20XX • Responsible for all publicity related tasks. Visited other organizations to talk about IAC and its events. Applied for event sponsorships from businesses and departments, organized the printing and distribution of fliers and posters, and introduced the use of yard signs to create greater awareness of our events. • Attendance and funding for our events both increased as a result.
Honors & Activities
• Pi Tau Sigma (National Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) • Shell Student Scholarship • ConocoPhillips Scholarship • Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) Scholarship • International Leadership Class Scholarship
Skills & Qualifications
• Proficient in Windows and Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Pro-E, C, Java & HTML programming, and other computer software • Lean/Six Sigma Fundamentals certified • BP Asset Management Course
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