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LETTER 5-12: ENTRY LEVEL—STUDENT
How should you respond when an entry-level position is barely described, or the company
is unnamed? This letter and the ones that follow provide some answers.

Director, Human Resources
P.O. Box 1000
The City Times
Lincoln, NE 09876

To the Director of Human Resources:
Your ad for an entry-level position caught my attention, as I prepare to begin my
professional career upon graduation this spring from State University.

I say “professional” because I have worked steadily throughout college, gaining
valuable experience that equips me to present your firm with advantages others
may not offer.
For example, as a Resident Assistant for a 250-person coed dormitory, I Translates
acquired strong leadership and interpersonal skills. I am now able to think life
quickly on my feet in emergency situations, and in those requiring quick experience
assessment of many factors in order to make appropriate decisions. Dealing t o
with the diverse concerns of students, parents, and faculty, I have become employers’
adept at operating with the proper mix of authority, diplomacy, and tact.
needs
While working in this demanding position, I achieved a 3.75 cumulative grade
point average. My double major, Communications and Political Science,
provided me with a thorough foundation in principles that affect businesses
every day.
I would welcome the chance to discuss openings at your firm. If you will contact
me at (555) 456-7890, we can schedule a meeting.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

Bert L. Vymer, Jr.
(555) 456-7890

Resume enclosed

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