Sample Internship Cover letter Cover letters for internships typically display a different level of experience from letters for full-time jobs However, you want to still demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for the field that you will be trying out. Intern employers will value passion for their area almost as much as experience. Emphasize what you've learned from courses, projects, work, and your involvement in any organizations, clubs, or teams EXAMIPLE LETTER Your Name here 102 Hood House Durham NH 03824 March 14. 2006 Elizabeth Fisher Homemakers of Strafford County 215 Rochester Hill Road Rochester NH 03867 Dear Ms. Fisher: I am applying for the Project Coordinator Assistant internship advertised at UNH'S University Advising Career Center. I am a junior Psychology major with an interest in architectural studies I am thrilled at the opportunity to work on Homemakers of Strafford Countys adult community Master Plan, and I will benefit your organization. For example, I recently worked with a student team to design a town community center. Through this experience, I further developed my ability to combine esthetics with functionality Additionally, psychology courses and personal experience have widened my understanding of human behavior Adult Development and Aging"is, so far, my favorite course. I grew up in a multi-generational home where I study seniors. My resume also shows that I have first-hand interaction with elderly through work at a nursing o witnessed the unique needs and issues of older adults. Adult Development"provides the academic opportunity I have a strong work ethic, I am punctual, professional, and enthusiastic. I will call your office next week to arrange a meeting at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration Si cerely yours Your Typed Name Submitting Cover Letters/Resumes Using E-mail We do recommend that you attach that same cover letter to your email along with your resume for printing If you are submitting your cover letter and resume via email, your cover letter can serve as the text of your er purposes. At the end of your cover letter, be sure to refer the employer to your attached resume for more information about your qualifications. You should also include the name of the job you are applying for in your subject line so the employer knows what they are receiving and won't mistake your application for spam Updated 6/06 UniversityAdvising&caReerCenter.102HoodHouseDurhamNh.603-862-2064.www.unh.edu/uaceUniversity Advising & Career Center • 102 Hood House • Durham, NH • 603-862-2064 • www.unh.edu/uacc Sample Internship Cover Letter Cover letters for internships typically display a different level of experience from letters for full-time jobs. However, you want to still demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for the field that you will be trying out. Intern employers will value passion for their area almost as much as experience. Emphasize what you’ve learned from courses, projects, work, and your involvement in any organizations, clubs, or teams. EXAMPLE LETTER Your Name Here 102 Hood House Durham NH 03824 March 14, 2006 Elizabeth Fisher Homemakers of Strafford County 215 Rochester Hill Road Rochester NH 03867 Dear Ms. Fisher: I am applying for the Project Coordinator Assistant internship advertised at UNH’s University Advising & Career Center. I am a junior Psychology major with an interest in architectural studies. I am thrilled at the opportunity to work on Homemakers of Strafford County’s adult community Master Plan, and I will benefit your organization. For example, I recently worked with a student team to design a town community center. Through this experience, I further developed my ability to combine esthetics with functionality. Additionally, psychology courses and personal experience have widened my understanding of human behavior. “Adult Development and Aging” is, so far, my favorite course. I grew up in a multi-generational home where I witnessed the unique needs and issues of older adults. “Adult Development” provides the academic opportunity to study seniors. My resume also shows that I have first-hand interaction with elderly through work at a nursing home. I have a strong work ethic; I am punctual, professional, and enthusiastic. I will call your office next week to arrange a meeting at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Your Typed Name Submitting Cover Letters/Resumes Using E-mail If you are submitting your cover letter and resume via email, your cover letter can serve as the text of your email. We do recommend that you attach that same cover letter to your email along with your resume for printing purposes. At the end of your cover letter, be sure to refer the employer to your attached resume for more information about your qualifications. You should also include the name of the job you are applying for in your subject line so the employer knows what they are receiving and won’t mistake your application for spam. Updated 6/06