Monday, November 9, 2009

Cover Letter Example

2130 West 7380 South
West Jordan, UT 84084
August 25, 2009

Mr. Jerome Yuan
Director of Operations
ASAP International Holdings Inc.

Dear Mr. Yuan:

The internship opportunity offered to students at Utah State University (USU) is an excellent match to my field of study, experience, and career aspirations. I will receive my bachelor’s degrees this December in International Business and Economics, as well as an academic minor in Mandarin Chinese. Consequently, in addition to my business background, command of the Chinese language makes me an ideal candidate for your organization.

There have been many experiences, both in and out of the classroom, that have prepared me for just such an opportunity. For example, I had extensive opportunities to gain insight into Asian culture while living in Taiwan for two years. While in Taiwan, I was able to study the Mandarin language as well as learn to appreciate people with a wide variety of backgrounds and personalities. This cultural experience will be of great benefit to your firm. Additionally, I have also been able to participate in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Study Abroad Program to Asia this last June. Through my participation in this program, I was able to visit businesses in South Korea, China, and Vietnam. These visits were instrumental in gaining an increased understanding of international business practices. Consequently, I have been exposed to many diverse business markets and management styles. In addition to these experiences, my coursework at Utah State University (USU) has also prepared me to be an ideal candidate for this internship. I have participated in several marketing studies designed to successfully introduce American products in Chinese markets. Therefore, I am confident that I will be able to use my diverse experiences to benefit your company in the increasingly global business world.

The enclosed resume provides additional information regarding my qualifications for this position. I am very interested in continuing to expand my understanding of business in Asia, and I believe that this internship will be an excellent opportunity to do so. My level of interest for this position is only overshadowed by the level of contribution I believe I can provide to your organization.

I look forward to continued communication with you in this regard. I will contact you next week to schedule an interview for further discussion on this matter. Should you need to reach me, please feel free to contact me at (801) 864-4002 or at kyle.griffin@aggiemail.usu.edu.

Sincerely,


Kyle Griffin

Enclosure

Interview Follow Letter

2130 West 7380 South
West Jordan, UT 84084
August 25, 2009


Mr. Jerome Yuan
Director of Operations
ASAP International Holdings Inc.


Dear Mr. Yuan:

I greatly enjoyed meeting with you on the 12th to discuss the Hotel Management Internship offered by your corporation. I now feel even more confident that this internship is an ideal opportunity for me to gain experience in a successful global institution.
As we discussed internship requirements and your goals concerning the internship, I was impressed that many of my past experiences fit exactly into the framework we discussed for success. My education and international experiences have ideally positioned me to provide value to your corporation. I was also very excited to hear that, upon completion of the six month internship, full time employment opportunities are available to valued interns. I am confident that, given the chance, I will be able to fulfill all expectations required for this internship, as well as be a valuable long term employee.
Once again, I would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to meet with me and answer some of my questions. If I can provide any additional information regarding my qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact me at the (801) 864-4002 or at kyle.griffin@aggiemail.usu.edu.

Sincerely,

Kyle Griffin

Bad-news Letter

V Star International Inc.
1776 West Supernova Drive
Austin, Texas 43226
November 2, 2009


Mrs. Sarah Bankhead
10581 North Winslow Drive
Austin, Texas 43226


Dear Mrs. Bankhead:

Congratulations on your completion of the beginning accounting course at Austin Community College. Your willingness to undergo additional training through night courses is a fine example of your dedication to excellence.

V Star International is dedicated to providing excellent service and value to each and every customer. The best way to facilitate excellence is to employ excellent people. As a result, training in diverse skill sets is encouraged for all employees. In order to assist our employees in gaining this training, an incentive program has been established. Each of our employees that undergoes additional training and receives an A letter grade will receive a 100 percent reimbursement of the tuition paid for the training. If an employee receives a B, they will receive a 75 percent reimbursement. Receiving a C will result in a 50 percent reimbursement. All other grades will not receive reimbursement.

This incentive program has encouraged many of our valued employees to undergo additional training programs. Therefore, in accordance with this incentive program, 50 percent of your tuition will be reimbursed. Moreover, a check in the amount of $780 has been included with this letter.

Thank you for your dedication and effort. In addition, I would also like to congratulate you on the birth of your child. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at (555) 555-555 or kyle.griffin@aggiemail.usu.edu. I look forward to seeing you again in a month.

Sincerely,




Kyle Griffin
Human Resource Director

Check enclosed