SAMPLE COVER LETTER
445 Paul Hardin Dr. #954 Chapel Hill, NC, 27514 January 26, 20XX Fleishman-Hillard 2421 Nag’s Head Avenue Raleigh, NC 27695 Dear Hiring Manager:
I recently discovered the Fleishman-Hillard’s Assistant Editor position through University Career Service’s online database at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. In May, I will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, and I am looking for an opportunity to apply the skills I have honed over the past several years. While at UNC, I have served as both a Staff Writer and Copy Editor for the University’s newspaper, The Daily Tar Heel (the largest community newspaper in Orange County). My experiences in the newsroom as a reporter, copy editor, and writer have helped me develop a deep interest in journalism and a strong passion for working in the field of mass communication.
I take much pride in my accomplishments at the University’s newspaper and consider my Spanish-speaking abilities to be one of my greatest assets. My involvement in the Carolina Hispanic Association (CHispA) and the Minority Recruitment Committee at UNC-CH have strengthened my skills in the areas of communication, writing, organizing, and planning. For example, I was able to plan and organize a group presentation for employers as part of CHispA’s participation in the Diverse Reverse Fair at UNC this Spring. During the process I communicated with members of CHispA to ensure that all of our community and campus involvement was included in the presentation. At the event many employers came up to our table and spoke highly of our on-stage presentation. I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you and discuss my qualifications. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 555-5555 at your earliest convenience. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
Jason Borek Jason Borek
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