SAMPLE COVER LETTER: “T” or Table Format
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This letter illustrates the student’s fit with the position in table format, with requirements taken directly
from the job description.
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July 1, 201X
1245 South Loomis Street
Chicago, Illinois 60600
Mr. Jonathan Aquino
Dorenfest & Associates
9190 N. State St.
Suite 5012
Chicago, Illinois 60699
Dear Mr. Aquino:
I recently learned of a Market Research Associate position with Dorenfest & Associates from
reviewing your website. I believe my experiences and skills would enable me to make an immediate
contribution to your growing firm.
I will soon be completing a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminology, Law and Justice and
a minor in Psychology. In a variety of full and part-time positions in business, military and non-profit
organizations, I have acquired excellent time management, written and oral communication skills. I
am extremely goal driven and motivated, as evidence by pursuing my degree while holding full-time
employment over the past several years. Below I have outlined my qualifications related to your
position description:
Your Requirements My Qualifications
Interview healthcare
professionals and gather data
Interviewed customers/clients, compiled data and detailed
reports. Interviewed and evaluated applicants for
employment.
Research or phone experience
Conducted extensive in person research as a part of a class
project concerning socio-economic, sex, race, and education
levels of youth accused of crimes between 1999 and 2001.
Strong written and oral
communication skills
Successfully negotiated and resolved discrepancies or
problems with defective merchandise / workmanship with
customers, clients and high ranking officers military officers.
Gathering / analyzing data
Compiled a customer database based on demographic and
income levels of prospective customers, resulting in a 25%
increase in sales.
I welcome the opportunity to discuss further how my qualifications, energy, enthusiasm and
willingness to learn can make a considerable contribution to Dorenfest & Associates.
Sincerely,
Mary Sanchez
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