Sample Cover Letters 1

1225 Garden Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

Ms. Dianne Strand
Manager, Human Resources Department
Pacific Coast Industries
8762 Waterfront Avenue
Seattle, WA 98348

Dear Ms. Strand:

I am applying for the Systems Analyst position advertised by the Career Services Center at Western Washington University. As a senior in Accounting/Computer Science, I am very interested in the opportunity to join your reputable and fast growing company. The position of Systems Analyst closely parallels my education and experience.

The job description lists expertise in computer systems, financial applications, and end-user consulting. My coursework included training on mainframes, mini and micro computers, as well as a variety of software programs. In particular, I am competent in DOS, Lotus 1-2-3, Quartto Pro and Word Perfect.

As a Student Intern in computer operations for Horoshiki’s Marketing and Trading Corporation, I assisted with the monitoring and trouble shooting of financial systems. In addition, I worked as a Student Consultant for the University’s Computer Center. Both experiences provided me with very practical and extensive opportunities to assist users with complex computer networks. Please refer to my résumé for a more complete description of my computer skills.

Given my education and experience, I am confident that I have the abilities to be an effective contributor to your company. Should you like to further discuss my qualifications in an interview, I can be reached at (360) 676-0000.

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to talking with you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Robin Bond

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