So it has come to my attention that some people have no idea how to write a cover letter or even what it's actual purpose is. From my extensive (yeah right) research, and what I have learned from various schooling, I have determined that, in a nutshell, a cover letter is a test to see how well you can sell yourself in one or two short paragraphs. Here is an example for someone applying at Burger King:
Cover Letter
Superman
Fortress of Solitude
Secret Address
Date: March 10, 2009
To Whom it May Concern:
Due to the economic down turn, and the evil fiends of the world continually finding ways of destroying my spiffy costume, I find myself in need of a part time job to supplement my paltry superhero monetary rewards. I feel I would be an excellent candidate for the position of Burger Cook.
I feel I would be an asset to your franchise simply because my chiseled jaw, superb physique, and startlingly blue eyes would generate a great deal of female attention and patronage in your restaurant. Also, due to my impervious flesh I am decidedly unlikely to come away with a face like an oil slick and enough pimples to disgust a maggot, also there is little chance of work place injury (unless there is kryptonite in your secret sauce). I also feel it prudent to mention that I can flip 300 burgers a second, thus negating all need for other burger cooks, in any Burger King within a 3000 mile radius.
I am excited about working for your company and look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
-------> Signature
Superman
Well, Superman appears to be a bit of a yakkity yak, but you get the jist. I will be going into further detail on our next installment.
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