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A cover letter should express your interest in the job and
KEY 10.8
summarize your strengths

First name Last name
1234 Your Street
City, ST 12345
10 November 1, 2016
CHAPTER Ms. Prospective Employer

Prospective Company
5432 Their Street
City, ST 54321

Dear Ms. Employer:

On the advice of Mr. X, career center advisor at Y College, I am writing to inquire about the position of production
assistant at KWKW Radio. I read the description of the job and your company on the career center’s employment-
opportunity bulletin board, and I would like to apply for the position.

I am a senior at Y College and will graduate this spring with a degree in communications. Since my junior year when I
declared my major, I have wanted to pursue a career in radio. For the last year I have worked as a production intern at
KCOL Radio, the college’s station, and have occasionally filled in as a disc jockey on the evening news show. I enjoy
being on the air, but my primary interest is production and programming. My enclosed résumé will tell you more about
my background and experience.

I would be pleased to talk with you in person about the position. You can reach me anytime at 555/555–5555 or by
e-mail at xxxx@xx.com. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Sign Your Name Here

First name Last name

Enclosure(s) (use this notation if you have included a résumé or other item with your letter)

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