PO Box 5901 Apt 204

Fargo, ND 58105
August 11, 2010

Merry Haberlack, Supervisor

Supplier Relations Team Leader
Cargill Financial Service Center
4340 18th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103

Dear Merry:

I am writing in response to your job posting on the NDSU career link website for the
finance/accounting associate position. After reading your job description, I am confident that my
skills and my passion for accounting are the perfect match for this position.

I would bring to your company a broad range of skills, including:

 Excellent communication, problem solving, negotiation, and customer service skills

 Work experience at a financial institution that taught me valuable accounting skills
 Organizational habits
 Knowledge and experience about accounting along with its processes/procedures and rules
 Experience with computer programs and other technological devices
 Professional leadership skills and experience in the workforce

I graduated from North Dakota State University with a Master’s degree in accounting and a 3.37
overall GPA. This summer, I plan to take the Certified Public Accountant exam so I can better
prepare myself for the challenges ahead of me. I have taken accounting classes through
intermediate accounting two as well as many other courses in the financial and managerial
aspects of accounting. Throughout college, I was an active member in the Accounting Club at
NDSU as well.

In addition to my skills, I am energetic, focused, personable, responsible, and confident. I find

myself to be someone that is easy to work with and someone that customers and other
employees can rely on. I am determined to strive to be the best that I can possibly be in
everything I do.

I would welcome the opportunity to further discuss this position with you. If you have questions
or would like to schedule an interview, please contact me by phone at (605) 880-0083 or by e-
mail at karissa.kuschel@ndsu.edu. I have enclosed my résumé for your review, and I look
forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Karissa Kuschel

Enclosure: Résumé