Cover Letter Sample 1

Sam Sample
123 Street
(573) 555-5555
sam.sample@mizzou.edu

<Current date>

Mr. Matt Smith
Company name
Company address
St. Louis , MO  63141

Dear Mr. Smith:

I am writing in response to your announcement for the position of Sales Management Associate which is posted on the University of Missouri’s College of Business eRecruiting web site.  I was excited to see your advertisement because qualities such as strong leadership and interpersonal skills needed for this position go well with my background and experience in marketing.

I will complete my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a Marketing emphasis from the University of Missouri in May, and I am interested in obtaining employment in the <City area>.

I look forward to discussing my qualifications and interest in working for <Company name>.  I will contact you next week to confirm that you have received my credentials.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 555-555-5555.  I look forward to speaking with you.

Sincerely,

Sam Sample

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