We like them short and sweet, no more than 15-30 seconds of reading for the intended employer - let your resume spell out your details.
This letter should merely personalize your resume and ideally, indicate a mutual reference.
Freddie H. Mack
123 University Dorm
Collegetown, Ca 12345
November 26, 2005
Mr. Beau Joe
Director
Large Human Resources, llc.
456 Big Drinkowater St.
Biztown, NJ 78910
Mr. Joe:
I have been referred to you by Ms. Wade Inn from Poolside Manufacturing regarding the position of widget director. I have recently graduated from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Widgetology.
I had the pleasure of consecutive internships with The Better Mousetrap company in Waco, Texas serving under Ms. Harriet Sweet. While under the supervision of Ms. Sweet I practiced extensive widgetology, learning techniques few have mastered.
Please take a moment to review my resume, which I have enclosed. I will be available at your earliest convenience for an interview and can be reached at 717 234 5678. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Freddie H. Mack