COVER LETTER BY NUMBERS
Sarah Jones
sjones@ncsu.edu | 919-555-1234 | Linkedin.com/in/sarahjones | Raleigh, NC
April 14, 2023
Ms. Ima Recrute
Talent Acquisition Manager
Brand Marketing Consulting Group
245 Jobsearch Way
Raleigh, NC 27612
Dear Ms. Recrute:
**OR if you don’t know the name of the recruiter**
Brand Marketing Consulting Group
245 Jobsearch Way
Raleigh, NC 27612
Re: Marketing Intern, Job #12345
I am writing to express my interest in the Marketing Intern position at Brand Marketing Consulting Group
that I saw posted on North Carolina State University’s on-line job board, ePACK. I am a sophomore at
NC State University majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. I am highly
impressed by Brand Marketing Consulting Group’s top ranking among digital marketing consulting
firms, and I would like to assist your company in achieving its organizational goals by using my branding
experience and organizational, interpersonal communication, and creative design skills.
Please note on my resume, I have experience with creating digital marketing materials and designing
company logos using Adobe Illustrator. For my Marketing Research course project, I collaborated with
the management team of a local business to reinvent their brand. Working with two other students on the
project, I took the lead on the design of the company logo and worked closely with my teammates to create
branded materials to present to the company’s marketing department. We received an A+ on the project
and were commended for creativity and attention to detail. The company is still using our brand designs
today.
In addition to my academic experiences, I have gained leadership skills by serving as Assistant Treasurer
for the American Marketing Association in the Poole College of Management and as a captain for my
intramural soccer team at NC State University. I believe my leadership skills along with my experience
in market research, digital marketing, and customer service will prove beneficial to Brand Marketing
Consulting Group.
I would very much appreciate the opportunity to schedule an interview to discuss in more detail how my
background and experience align with your Marketing Intern position. My resume is attached in pdf
format. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Regards,
Sarah Jones
Sarah Jones
① Use the exact header as on your
resume. This creates a profes-
sional, letterhead look.
② Employer Address Section:
Note the 2 options you can use:
2A - If you have the name of the
recruiter or hiring manager,
list their name and title in the
address section. Also include
a salutation such as Dear Mr.
or Ms. or Dr. followed by last
name. If you are unsure of the
gender, use the recruiter’s first
name in place of Mr. or Ms.
2B - If you are unable to
establish a contact, list only the
organization name and address
followed by a subject line with
title of position you are applying
to and/or job number.
③ Introduction: Your first
paragraph should identify
the position for which you are
applying, where you heard
about the position, and why
you are interested in the
position and company.
④ Middle: Your second
paragraph should explain
why you are qualified for the
position. Target it towards the
job description and focus on
your skills, experiences and
accomplishments as they relate
to the description. You may use
two paragraphs if needed.
⑤ Closing: Your closing
paragraph should state your
interest in scheduling an
interview to further discuss
the position and your qualifi-
cations. Thank the recruiter for
their time and consideration.
⑥ Signature: Include a profes-
sional closing salutation
followed by your signature in
either a signature style font or an
image of your actual signature
followed by your typed name.
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