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Elements of a Successful Cover Letter

Elements of a Successful
STUDENT NAME
435.555.xxxx student.name@aggiemail.usu.edu
Cover Letter

x Use consistent format February 27, 2016

x Clear, concise writing
x Correct grammar and INTERPRETIVE PARK RANGER INTERN
Format
spelling
x Omit address if sending My love for wildlife and our national parks coupled with
as an email experience in Grand Teton National Park, has me very excited
about sharing knowledge about this park to visitors with the
National Park Service. Last summer I worked as an interpreter
and first mate on Colter Bay Scenic Cruises. I enjoyed sharing
1st x Identify the position you information about landscapes, wildlife, and history in a fun and
Paragraph are applying for educational way with up to 40 guests on Jackson Lake. As a
Why x If possible, name any junior in Wildlife Science, I am prepared and excited to again
them? referral or contact work with guests in my favorite national park.
________ x Link your education and
work experience to the job I am prepared to present short guided talks at visitor centers or
Mission? x State why you are on the trails I have hiked so often. The exposure to other
Values? interested and a good fit divisions will allow me to apply my field and communication
Culture? for this organization skills while learning to help manage this “National Treasure.”
Additionally, my love for the outdoors and commitment to
preserving parks and wildlife is enhanced when I have the
x Identify your 2-3 strongest opportunity to share my passions with people of all ages from
2nd across the world.
qualifications as they
Paragraph
relate to the job
Why you? After completing my degree in Wildlife Science, I hope to
x Build on applicable work, launch my career with the National Park Service; this chance
________
education, or service to work with your team is an unmatched opportunity for me. I
accomplishments am confident that I will be able to provide the park with an
Success
Numbers x Include results-oriented informed, enthusiastic, and hard-working, interpretive attitude. I
success statements – look forward to hearing back from you by next week!
Connect!
using specific examples
x Can be paragraph or Sincerely,
bullet point format
Student Name

x Thank the employer

3rd x Request an interview
Paragraph x Discuss how and when
Thank you will follow-up
you