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

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