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Several people on another forum have said that my cover letter is terrible.

What do you think of it? Also, is it bad to send a cover letter and resume to contacts at companies even if you are unaware of specific job listings? As my cover letter says, I am looking for an entry level positon.. just trying to open some doors.



Dear HR Representative:

I am a Computer Science major nearing graduation at Rochester Institute of Technology. I plan to finish my course work this upcoming February. I am seeking a software development position that is well suited to my educational background and professional experience.

This position will allow me to demonstrate the skills I have developed through my Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Economics course work at RIT. My interests in programming, economics, and my ability to perform well in a team environment will lend itself well to your company?s product goals.

Please consider my request for a personal interview to further discuss my qualifications. I am very interested in learning more about opportunities within your company. I have attached a copy of my resume. You may contact me by phone at 585-394-xxxx or by email at xxxx@rochester.rr.com. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
xxxx xxxx
 
sounds better than most of the cover leters I've gotten lately from programmers out there...the i look forward to hearing from you part is a bit cheesy...i mean of course you do...otherwise you wouldnt be applying for the job...same thing goes for the attached resume line....instead throw that up with the "As you will see from my resume my interests in programming, economics, and my ability to perform well in a team environment will lend itself well to your company?s product goals. "
 
That looks ok. Also - if you are applying strictly for a software engg. position - get rid of economics - at work nobody cares what courses you took in college.
 
Originally posted by: johnjbruin
That looks ok. Also - if you are applying strictly for a software engg. position - get rid of economics - at work nobody cares what courses you took in college.
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It's my minor. I figure economics is relevant since all businesses need to follow supply & demand, cost-benefit analysis, etc. Plus it might help if I try to get a job with a bank, payroll processing, or finance company.
 
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