DAVID SMITH
123 – 1200 Smith Road
Vancouver, B.C., V6E 1S3
Ph: 778-665-4433
Email djones@gmail.com
(Company name and contact information for your file)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Attn: Ms. Joan Jones – Director - Human Resources
Suite 550 - The Landing - 375 Water Street
Vancouver, BC, V6B 5C6, Canada
Phone: 604.669.WAVE (9283)
Fax: 604.684.5173
info@whitecapsfc.com
Date:
Attn: Human Resources/Personnel (contact person name) Dear Joan Jones:
Three paragraphs: Opening/Introduction, Middle/Content, Closing
Please consider this as my application for the position of (name position) with (company name). I am writing to you in response to your posting on your website (or whatever site retrieved from, place of reference). Please see my attached resume.
In the next paragraph, sell yourself, Highlights, Achievements, Accomplishments). This is the time to explain to the employer why they should hire/accept you for an Internship position. Look at Job Postings related to your Objective (as defined in your Resume). Reference the qualifications of the job description required, from the job posting and/or their website.
Example: I have extensive experience working as a Hostess and Server in the restaurant industry. I have been working at the Eh Restaurant in Vancouver for the last eight months, creating a hospitable, fun, family-like atmosphere. Being a very energetic and outgoing person, I constantly project an optimistic image and generate smiles all around. I have been responsible for increasing sales twenty percent in the last six months. (Employers want to see where you have added value, increased their customer base, or increased sales). Customer Service is my number one priority! I enjoy the restaurant’s fast-paced environment and tackle the many challenges head on! I thrive in a team environment and am competent in handling all tasks and responsibilities. I am confident I would be an asset to your company!
Please feel free to contact me to schedule an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to meeting with you. I will contact you in the next week to confirm that you have received my resume.
Sincerely,
DAVID SMITH