Cover Letter – Before Interview: E-mail

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Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I am responding to the _________________________(TITLE) position. I have _____(NUMBER) years of experience in the _____________________(FIELD) industry. I have managed cross-functional teams and delivered complex projects with aggressive timelines during the past ____(NUMBER) years (or other key contribution). I have an excellent understanding of the ______________(ACTIVITY) process and __________(ITEM) life cycle.

Academically, I have _______________(DEGREE) in ________________(FIELD). With my extensive experience in the ______(FIELD) industry and strong academic background, I am confident of contributing very well to your company. I am attaching my resume and look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________ (DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I am submitting my resume for the position of __________(TITLE) at ____________(COMPANY) as listed on the _____________(WEB SITE). I have an extremely wide range of ___________(FIELD) experience encompassing over _____(NUMBER) years of managing ______(ITEM) and ______ (ITEM). These have included _______________________(ITEM), _______________________(ITEM), and _______________________(ITEM).

I have established and documented company-wide standards to ensure profitable decisions and processes. I am able to clearly understand __________________(SKILL), _______________(SKILL), and _______________________(SKILL). I can adeptly manage both _____________(ACTIVITY) and _______________(ACTIVITY) responsibilities. My excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills enable me to effectively and clearly communicate ____________(FIELD) concepts at the level appropriate with the target audience, whether it be ________________(ITEM) or __________________(ITEM).

My experience working in a variety of company sizes and financial situations has provided me the ability to maintain a positive, hardworking attitude no matter what the business climate or working environment.

I believe you will find my extensive experience to be a valuable addition to the team at _________________(COMPANY). I look forward to discussing my qualifications in detail. You can contact me via phone at __________________(PHONE/E-MAIL) or email at _______________________(PHONE/E-MAIL).

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I am interested in the position of __________________(TITLE) that you advertised in the ____________(WEB SITE). I am very well qualified for this job:

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I have a broad range of experience in all aspects of ____________(FIELD). I have directed _____________(ACTIVITY), ______________(ACTIVITY), and _____________(ACTIVITY) and managed several aspects of _________________(ACTIVITY). I have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. I look forward to talking to you in the near future.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______ (NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I am interested in the _____________(TITLE) position posted on your company Web site. I have extensive experience as a ___________(TITLE). I have worked with _________________(FIELD) teams to develop _________________(ITEM), implement _______________(ITEM), and ensure that _______________(TITLE) requirements are met and delivered on time. I have developed business cases, pricing models, positioning, and strategy. I have worked with _________(DEPARTMENT) and ______________(DEPARTMENT) to develop materials to support ______________(ACTIVITY), worked with ____________(DEPARTMENT) teams and customers to deliver ______________(ITEM) to ensure success. I also have additional years of experience as an _____________(TITLE), which gives me another perspective on the ________________(ACTIVITY) process. I have attached my resume for your review and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

My name is _________(NAME), _____ (DEGREE) _____(DATE) from _______(INSTITUTION). I am extremely interested in the __________(TITLE) position. I believe that this position is a good fit which allows me apply my experience and provide my greatest contribution. Not only do I have a entrepreneurial style, but I possess strong analytical, quantitative and business experience that help me envision the future and identify business strategies that will enhance the markets I'm entering. If there is any further information that I can provide, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I'm very interested in submitting my qualifications and finding out more about the _______________(TITLE) you have available at ____________(COMPANY). I've proven throughout my career to be an effective and persuasive ____________(TITLE) while managing ________________(ACTIVITY). My varied __________(SKILL) and __________(SKILL) experience may be just what you're looking for.

I'm currently the __________(TITLE) for ___________(COMPANY) based in ___________(LOCATION), a(n) _____________(FIELD) company.

I'm adept at ________(SKILL), ________(SKILL), and ________(SKILL). I've orchestrated and managed all types of ____________(ACTIVITY). I grew our ____________(FIELD) business from ____(NUMBER) to _____(NUMBER). Most recently I've spearheaded new _________ relationships within multiple industries, while continuing to maintain existing relationships.

I have built relationships within _____________(FIELD) community by contacting over ___________(NUMBER) organizations around the country. I have managed and attended dozens of industry trade shows and conventions including _________(LOCATION), _________(LOCATION), and __________(LOCATION).

I've attached a detailed resume of my qualifications. I can be reached by phone at ___________(PHONE/E-MAIL) evenings, _____________(PHONE/E-MAIL) during the day, or via e-mail at ________________(PHONE/E-MAIL). I look forward to speaking to someone from your company soon. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

In response to the ______________(TITLE) position you have posted on _________(WEB SITE), I am sending you a copy of my resume. With over _______(NUMBER) years of experience in _________(FIELD), I believe that my background is right for the position that you have described.

My background is entirely involved in ___________(FIELD), with the majority of it in ___________(TITLE) and __________(TITLE) roles. Upon joining ________(COMPANY), I helped ____________________ (ACCOMPLISHMENT). While at ___________(COMPANY) I held a few ________(FIELD) positions. I look forward to discussing with you how my experience can directly be applied to the position you are looking to fill.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

Your advertisement in the ___________(PUBLICATION) for a _____________(TITLE) position describes a job opening that fits ideally with my qualifications. In today's economy, there's no time or money to waste on ___________(TITLE) who need substantial training and motivation. Why not hire an experienced self-starter like me? The enclosed resume presents a brief description of my experience, skills and achievements.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I am a skilled and accomplished _____________(TITLE) with extensive ___________(FIELD) and ______________(FIELD) experience. My background in ___________________(FIELD) allowed me to utilize the fundamentals of ____________(FIELD) through the ____________(ACTIVITY) process, acclaimed presentation skills, and my ability to interact with _________(DEPARTMENT) and _________(DEPARTMENT) staffs at all levels. Especially, I have a gift for grasping complex technical data and communicating to a broad range of technical and non-technical disciplines.

My core competencies are _____________________(SKILL), _____________________(SKILL) and providing ____________________(ITEM). I am also an expert in devising plans, achieving goals, and producing results. My achievements include _______________(ACCOMPLISHMENT), _______________(ACCOMPLISHMENT), and _______________(ACCOMPLISHMENT). These proven abilities demonstrate talent and initiative that I can apply from day one with your organization to enhance productivity.

I am eager to answer any questions that you may have and to discuss the possibility of working together. My contact information is listed above. Thank you for your kind consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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e-mail

Date: 1/1/06
To: Maria Crane
From: Drew Sterling
Re: Resume for ____________(TITLE), ______(NUMBER), _________(DEPARTMENT) at _____________(COMPANY)

Dear Maria,

I would be interested in the ________________(TITLE) position with ___________(COMPANY). I am offering ______________(FIELD) expertise from __________(COMPANY), __________(COMPANY), and __________(COMPANY).

Most recently, as a ______________(TITLE) at ___________(COMPANY), I ____________(ACCOMPLISHMENT).

As a ___________(TITLE) at ____________(COMPANY) and at ____________(COMPANY), I __________(ACCOMPLISHMENT) and __________________(ACCOMPLISHMENT) into a $_________(AMOUNT) business.

I have an _______(DEGREE) from ___________(INSTITUTION) and a __________(DEGREE) from ____________(INSTITUTION). Attached is a copy of my resume with more details of my background.

Sincerely,
Drew Sterling

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