Sample Phrases for Writing a Cover Letter

The following sample phrases may help you think about and write your cover letter. The sections are based on the suggested cover letter structure.

Opening

• My professor, Dr. Norman Bates, suggest I contract you concerning...

• Mr. Tim Copper informed me about the...

• I am writing to inquire about ...

• The Boston Globe of December 4, 1998 contained an article about...

• Your company interests me because...

• ... reminded our conversation of last week...

Middle

• My experience in publishing includes...

• As a research assistant, I would...

• Through my rigorous liberal arts curriculum, I have developed ls...

• As a liberal art student, I have developed and ls...

• I have worked at developing...

• My summer position as a counselor entailed...

• My qualifications are based on a combination of...

• My course work in economics exposed me to...

• I am confident that I have demonstrated...

• These experiences make me an ideal candidate for a...

Closing

• Enclosed is my resume for...

• I am interested in discussing...

• I will contact arrange an interview...

• I will be in Wisconsin during...