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777 College Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
303-888-666
[email protected]
February 25, 2014
University Recruiters
Stryker
San Jose, CA 95412
Dear University Recruiting Team,
Please accept my resume for your Human Resources positions. I know you meet a lot of students,
but I spoke with you personally at your information session on the CU campus and we talked a lot
about San Jose, as I grew up in the area. You had encouraged me to apply and I am very excited
about the opportunity as a way to put my double major in Human Resources Management and
Psychology to good use. I believe my dual degree is a great fit for human resources positions as I
have spent many classes studying and dissecting human behavior and actions. When considering
who to hire, I think being able to “read between the lines” and really evaluate a candidate’s interest
is a necessary skill.
I have had extensive experience representing the University of Colorado and I think this kind of
experience translates well to human resources as representatives are in some ways, the face of the
company. I have been entrusted with orienting all incoming freshmen to the school and am
comfortable speaking to a large group, creating a positive first impression and educating students
and parents on processes and requirements. Over the past three summers while in this position, I
have learned a lot about the systems that go into running large scale events and the organization
required to create an impression and uphold a reputation. I could use these skills for your
positions, whether in your human resources department, recruiting candidates or representing
Stryker at a campus career event. My attention to detail is impeccable as are my organizational and
problem solving skills. I enjoy researching solutions to problems, whether it be an employee
looking for benefit information or career fair materials that didn’t arrive to their destination.
I hope to have the opportunity to speak with you further regarding these open positions. Thank
you so much for your time.
Sincerely,
Suzie Que
22 Pine Street
Boulder, CO 80303
303-999-9999
[email protected]
September 22, 2013
Ms. Andrea Sbicca
Colorado Retail State Manager
E&J Gallo Winery
1415 Washington St #105
Denver, CO 80203
Dear Ms. Sbicca,
Please accept my resume for your Management Development Program. I am a
Management major at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado and have
been looking for a position such as yours. I consider my greatest strength to be my ability
to establish relationships and this position is the perfect opportunity to make new
connections, drive sales and take ownership of an entrepreneurial entity. I have been in
contact with Cyndy Bagley, who I met at your information session, and have been able to
learn a lot about your company and position. I am very impressed with the career
development path E&J Gallo provides and am confident my outgoing personality, personal
motivation and customer service attitude would be a great fit for your position.
A first impression is very important in a business such as yours, whether it’s in person or
over the phone. I am comfortable working closely with all customers and have in all of my
past positions. Working in the service industry has required excellent communication
skills and professionalism when working with guests and club members, while teaching
swimming has strengthened my ability to assess personalities, determine the most
effective means of communication and deliver understandable instructions. I feel strongly
these experiences would be beneficial to your account management position, as I would
listen to your clients and provide custom solutions. Lastly, servicing and managing
established accounts as well as growing the business is a responsibility I am very
comfortable with; I enjoy the challenge of finding new ways to influence opinions, help
educate others and ask for what I know is best for the business. These skills and traits
would be valuable in maintaining and growing Gallo’s business.
Thank you for your time and consideration, I hope to have the opportunity to interview for
the position and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Maggie Moolah
Dear Hiring Manager:
I am pleased to submit my resume for your Marketing Intern position. As a student at the Leeds School
of Business at the University of Colorado, I am excited about an opportunity to work for a dynamic tech
firm utilizing my creative and strong interpersonal skills in a marketing based position. Although I am a
finance major, I find that my personal strengths are more in line with a position in customer service,
communications and marketing. I enjoy working in a team environment and am eager to utilize my
strengths, education and enthusiasm while supporting your staff. I will be graduating in December
2014.
In an innovative firm such as yours, someone who is adaptable and learns quickly is a necessity. My
varied work experiences have taught me the invaluable skill of thinking on my feet, solving my own
problems and the importance of organization and time management. As a sailing instructor responsible
for many students at once, I have learned to be very clear and concise in my communication skills and
creative problem solving abilities. As an Intern in the Career Development office at Leeds, I have
developed my organizational, administrative and verbal and written communication skills when working
with students, employers and staff. I would be comfortable representing your company both verbally
and written, to both employees, external clients and the media.
Marketing comes naturally to me as I am someone that is very aware of the people around me and the
perceptions of others. I am willing to learn whatever I need to know for this position and believe my
intuitiveness, positivity and work ethic would be an asset to you team. Thank you for your time and
consideration, I will follow up with you in 2 weeks if I haven’t heard back from you.
Sincerely,
Barry Booya
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1212 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303-444-4444
[email protected]
April 14, 2014
Anne Robertson
Account Manager
Anthem Branding
1000 North Street
Boulder, CO 80304
DEAR MS. ROBERTSON,
I am a senior marketing major at the Leeds School of Business scheduled to graduate in May 2014. I’m very
pleased to apply for the Account Coordinator position you have posted through the Denver Egotist page.
This position is especially attractive to me as it would allow me to build upon the experiences I’ve gained
through my internships at Egg Strategy and Room 214 in Boulder. I have greatly enjoyed being a part of the
creative cultures at both companies and am excited about the prospect of taking on a client-facing position at
Anthem Branding, as I have a strong passion for helping others achieve their goals.
My work experience, curiosity, and cheery personality make me a strong candidate for this position. At Egg
Strategy, my eyes were opened to the powerful relationships that brands can foster with human beings. What
energized me most in that role was working to understand tensions between people and the cultures in which
they live; I am always fascinated to discover how brands are able to resolve such tensions. At Egg I acquired a
deep toolbox filled with qualitative and quantitative gadgets to take on tough research questions and would be
excited to utilize this knowledge to assist Anthem with complex research projects. At Room 214, I learned just
how powerful big social media data can be in finding slight cultural nuances that, unleashed, can become
complete game changers for product categories. Additionally, working at Celestial Seasonings has helped me
tremendously with my public speaking and client relationship skills which ensures you that I would work
effectively and professionally with your clients. No matter the job, I always come to work with a smile on my
face, extending a warm hello to my coworkers.
At Anthem, I’ll be able to contribute my passion for insight, organization, and professionalism in a very
meaningful way. I love this kind of work and can’t wait to roll up my sleeves, dig in, and make a difference
alongside likeminded people who are always striving to turn the unseen gears of culture. Thank you so much
for your time and consideration; I feel that my work experience, personality, aptitudes, and skillsets would
make me an excellent addition to the Anthem team. I very much look forward to hearing back from you.
SINCERE THANKS,
MAX MARKETING
Dear Recruiting Committee:
I am applying for an internship position with Vail Resorts’ sustainability department. I am a junior at the
Leeds School of Business working toward a business degree with a certificate in social responsibility.
Having the opportunity to support your staff in any capacity would be a dream job to me. I have studied
your business model at length and find your practices, commitment to the environment and focus on
green initiatives very much in line with my personal values. I would be grateful for the opportunity to
learn from your experts.
My education and work experience has been broad, but also focused on a key common theme. I have
enjoyed assisting many organizations with a social mission and goal of benefitting society. My
experience ranges from solar ecosystems to organic food. In both companies I learned the importance
and value of corporate responsibility. I am studying Business Administration and am hoping to utilize
my degree to the fullest in a position involving all aspects of business, not just one area of focus. Having
marketing, social media, project management and administrative experience, I believe my background
would be an asset to Vail, as I would be able to successfully fill many positions. In addition to my strong
academic background, I possess an entrepreneurial spirit that is demonstrated by the various start- ups I
have also worked for. I have learned to quickly assess strengths and challenges of different businesses
requiring new skills, strategy and direction. This innovative and creative way of thinking would be
valuable when analyzing various scenarios and potential programs for your department.
I feel a strong sense of responsibility to the people I work with and can assure you my motivation and
determination will benefit your group. As demonstrated by my cumulative GPA of 3.86, I learn quickly,
place a high value on education and have a very strong work ethic. Always holding several jobs while in
school, I have strengthened my time management skills, which would allow me to complete projects
and tasks for you with a high level of efficiency. Thank you for considering me, I look forward to hearing
from you.
Regards,
Ross Responsibility
1111 Pleasant Street, Apt. 1
Boulder, CO 80302
719-719-7191
[email protected]
January 13, 2014
Ms. Jennifer Smith
Chipotle
1401 Wynkoop Street, Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
Dear Ms. Smith,
I was very excited when I learned about your Finance Development Coordinator
position because I’ve spent many years in the service industry, love the energy and
atmosphere of the restaurant business and believe a role that combines my quantitative
and qualitative capabilities would be an ideal fit for me. My goal is to find an opportunity
that utilizes my finance education, but also allows me to work very closely with people,
which is something I know I need in my career in order to be fulfilled. I consider my
greatest strengths to be my interpersonal and communication skills and feel strongly these
traits combined with my organizational skills and deadline driven personality would be
an asset to Chipotle.
I’m very impressed with Chipotle’s growth, plans for new restaurant concepts, level of
corporate responsibility and philanthropic efforts. One of the components of the job that
really stood out to me is the opportunity to work with architects, designers and
contractors. I began my education as an architecture major before switching to finance
and am very interested in real estate and development. I also believe my prior work
experience in the service industry will enhance my understanding of your growth goals
and contribute to my success. I am comfortable working with and communicating with
all types of personalities and am committed to leaving a positive impression on the
people I come in contact with. I would hope to use these traits working with your team,
vendors and external clients.
Additionally, I am able to make quick, confident decisions, and possess an easy-going,
amiable personality. My work ethic is strong, as I have paid for my education through
various jobs within the service industry and I am a high energy, enthusiastic person. I’m
able to juggle many people, tasks and situations at once and take my commitments and
responsibilities very seriously. As a new Finance grad from the Leeds School of
Business, I am ready to apply my skills in this capacity and am looking forward to
hearing back from you. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Harold Hungry
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I am excited to submit my resume for your Financial Analyst position. I am very familiar with your group
as one of our good family friends in your New York office, Fred Frederick, has given me quite a bit of
information on your company. A position with Morgan Stanley would be a great opportunity and after
researching your Public Finance Analyst program, I feel strongly it would be an ideal fit for me. Working
closely with clients, but also having the opportunity to utilize my analytical skills is what has prompted
me to apply. Working with the public finance group and having the opportunity to impact the
infrastructure that is so important to a community is very appealing to me as I enjoy helping others and
ultimately making a difference.
I will be receiving my degree in Finance in December of 2013 from the University of Colorado, Leeds
School of Business and elected to supplement my coursework with economics and math classes, as I am
interested in securing a very quantitative and analytical position. This academic combination would be
an asset to Morgan Stanley because I possess a macro view of the economy and how government
decisions affect businesses, along with finance coursework that has prepared me for the detailed
analysis and modeling you require. Additionally, my time spent in private wealth management taught
me the importance of professionalism in both presentations and communications and I would look
forward to using these strengths to interact with both your internal employees and external clients and
begin making value added contributions to your team. My past managers would describe me as hard
working, confident in my ability to make decisions and someone that easily establishes relationships
with others. Always respectful of my co-workers, I consider myself a strong team player and a quick
learner and I am excited about the opportunity to apply my personal strengths and knowledge to a
position with Morgan Stanley.
Thank you for your consideration, I am very interested in your position, the chance to support your
group and learn from industry experts. Public finance seems like a very good fit for my personality and
skillset and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Charlie Choo
1414 14th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
[email protected]
970-970-9700
May 13, 2013
Hiring Manager
Real Real Estate, LLC
1199 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80304
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am pleased to submit my resume for your Research/Analyst Internship that I saw posted on the Career
Buffs website. As a student at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, beginning my Senior
year in August, I am excited about the opportunity to learn more about real estate and finance to
complement my education. Real Estate is specifically of interest to me as both an investment and a
career, since it seems to combine two things I’m very interested in, business and people. My parents
have been in the real estate industry for years and I like the idea of working closely with people to meet
their needs, but also using my problem solving and analytical skills. I am also working toward a
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and enjoy the aspects of networking, building new relationships and
growing a business.
As you can see by my resume, I’ve had many different work experiences. I feel strongly that they all
provided me with skills transferrable to your job. While at Rol in Vail, Colorado, I worked effectively in a
team, but also independently to ensure all operations of the restaurant, bar, and bowling alley ran
smoothly. Additionally, I worked with customers, made sure all needs were met and cleaned the facility
daily. I would treat your customers and employees with the same amount of respect and energy. My
summers spent as a landscaper shows my ability to meet deadlines and focus on tasks, no matter how
repetitive or mundane. I am comfortable working hard, often times without direction in a sometimes
undesirable conditions. Having no gardening experience, I quickly learned the knowledge necessary to
professionally maintain a quality garden and the skills needed to communicate effectively with my
clients. I am comfortable with my ability to learn new things and believe my work ethic and interest in
your business will allow me to quickly pick up on what you would need me to do.
Lastly, I feel confident my coursework at the Leeds School of Business has prepared for your position. My
quantitative and analytical skills have been honed in my various finance classes. Specifically, my
Investment Management class taught me the necessary skills to make a quality investment through the
use of modeling and analytical research. I would hope to be able to use this knowledge in your position.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review my qualifications. I hope to hear back from you
soon.
Sincerely,
Ron Burgandy
2222 Colorado Drive
Boulder, CO 80303
444-444-4444
[email protected]
May 1, 2012
Rick Rickleson
Columbine Country Club
17 Fairway Lane
Columbine Valley, Colorado 80123
Dear Mr. Rickleson,
I am applying for a summer internship to assist your Food and Beverage Director and entire staff. Not
only do I understand the environment and expectations of your members and club, but more
importantly possess the work ethic, desire to provide excellent customer service and management skills
to excel in the position. The Columbine Country Club seems very similar to the club my parents
belonged to when I was younger, in both size and atmosphere, so I feel I have firsthand knowledge of
the level of service necessary to not only maintain, but exceed the expectations of your members. I
look forward to using my personal strengths of working hard, serving others and remaining humble and
respectful for the betterment of Columbine Country Club.
I am a junior at the University of Colorado pursuing a dual degree in Business Operations Management
and Spanish for the Professions. As you can see by my resume, the majority of my work experience has
been in the service area. I’m someone that enjoys working with people to reach a common goal of
providing efficient, effective customer service. I tend to derive my satisfaction and energy from those
around me and thrive in a team environment. While traveling abroad I gained a more insightful
understanding of different people, their cultures and communication styles. I am someone who is able
to integrate myself seamlessly into groups and teams, but also possess the ability to work independently
and will represent your country club professionally.
This position also appeals to me because I am very focused on management and operations. I chose to
major in management because it’s very hands-on, people and process oriented and is how I learn best.
During the past two and a half years I have completed several management courses and projects that
have prepared me for a Food and Beverage Management internship and learned to create supply and
work schedules, analyze processes, and communicate effectively and professionally with suppliers. I feel
an inherent sense of ethical responsibility that drives me to do my best and give my all in every situation.
I look forward to using my work ethic, organization and time management skills in your
internship. Thank you for your time, I will follow up with you next week if I haven’t heard back from you.
Best,
George Getajob
555 S. 5th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
303-333-3333
[email protected]
September 8, 2013
Kyle Kickson
BBB Banking Partners
Denver, CO
Dear Mr. Kickson,
I am writing to express my interest in the Analyst position. I am very interested in a career in Investment
Banking and believe that this position is a great opportunity. In my final semester at the University of
Colorado, I’m currently working on a B.S. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance,
along with a certificate in Quantitative Finance, and a Minor in Mathematics. The courses required for the
certificate and minor provide me with a deeper mathematical and economics background allowing me to apply
calculations and understand their interpretation more profoundly. I feel that my determination for success and
initiative, coupled with my strong quantitative background, match the qualifications necessary to thrive as an
Analyst for BBB Banking Partners.
Over the past two summers, I’ve had the opportunity to work in investment management for both small and
large firms. Each of these firms helped develop my skills in new ways which are directly transferable to your
position. At Goldman Sachs, I joined the performance and risk team for the institutional advisory group and
learned firsthand the importance of due diligence and having a strong attention to detail. Having these qualities
helped me to quickly gain the trust of my team and take ownership of large extensive projects. I became an
integral part of the team, working on our biggest client’s portfolio restructure, creating exhaustive Excel
spreadsheets to develop a new risk budget. This experience assures you I can be entrusted to handle a high level
of responsibility and am already familiar with the projects and tasks in this role. As an intern at ABC Strategic
Capital, I’ve been exposed to various projects encompassing everything from deep research and analysis on
derivatives and structured products to marketing strategies and relationship management. At a company of less
than five employees, I constantly work in a team based environment and must appropriately prioritize and
multi-task to prepare my portion for each meeting. I am a strong collaborator and would blend in easily with
your small team.
After working in investment management for the last year, I’ve realized that I truly enjoy the strategy role that
is associated with derivatives. The strategy role in structuring a solution for clients whether in M&A or
business development leads me to believe that investment banking is where my passion lies and I can excel.
Thank you for considering my application for the Analyst position. Please see my attached resume for more
information regarding my credentials and I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Ima Rockstar
999 9th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
September 28, 2013
Sue Williams
Deloitte Services LP
2200 Pearl Avenue, Suite 1600
Dallas, TX 75201
Dear Ms. Williams,
I am writing to express interest in your Business Technology Analyst career opportunity posted on
CareerBuffs. Last spring, I attended Deloitte’s Technology Consulting Learning Session at the Leeds School of
Business. At this event Ms. Maureen Call shared with us a statement that resonated within me; she spoke
about the importance of finding a career where one has the ability to identify what they are truly passionate
about. I believe my passion for problem solving and my ability to adapt to an ever-changing work
environment matches that required of a Business Technology Analyst.
My education and extracurricular experience at the Leeds School of Business has taught me how to
appropriately deal with ambiguity. As a Tri-Executive of the Multicultural Business Student Association and
Vice President of the Leeds Association for Information Systems, I am constantly presented with situations
that require me to collaborate with my team members and adapt. In these leadership positions, I have
learned the significance of mutual accountability within a team, and how to remain collected, positive, and
professional when unexpected circumstances arise. Though I am aware that I am still growing as a leader,
the lessons I have learned thus far have prepared me for the Business Technology Analyst position. This is
because I understand that as a consultant, one must not be afraid of ambiguity and must be adaptable in
order to best meet the needs of a client.
An additional qualification for this position is my experience with information management. My
information management curriculum has taught me to be patient and persistent when initially being
introduced to new systems and computer languages. I expanded this skill with an internship at Phillips 66,
where I encountered moments where I needed to be confident in myself, and take the initiative in learning
unfamiliar technologies. Never having worked with SharePoint or coded HTML and CSS prior to my
internship, I was challenged to research and learn the fundamentals of the software and coding languages. I
used this in order to reconfigure and improve the usability of Phillips 66’s Project Manager Intranet portal.
My experience as an intern has aided me in understanding that achieving a goal or completing a project
should not be stunted by being intimidated of technology.
My ability to handle ambiguity and willingness to learn new technologies would be a perfect partnership
with Deloitte in your Business Technology Analyst position. Given the opportunity to be a part of your
company would allow me the chance to learn and grow with the best and would be a personal achievement
and honor.
More information regarding my education, experience and qualifications are highlighted in the attached
resume; however, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience to discuss my
application. Please contact me at (720) 999-9999 or e-mail me at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Izzy Information