How is my cover letter?

[Jumpem]

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

 

[minendo]

Adjust your cover letter to emphasis points brought up in the job description.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: minendo
Adjust your cover letter to emphasis points brought up in the job description.

I have a spreadsheet with ~400 contacts for different companies on it.

I am going to change the "HR Rep" to be their name, and put the company at the top. But I am not applying for a specific position, just trying to open doors.

 

[dquan97]

Link to spreadsheet? 😉

 

[JetsFanatic]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: minendo
Adjust your cover letter to emphasis points brought up in the job description.

I have a spreadsheet with ~400 contacts for different companies on it.

I am going to change the "HR Rep" to be their name, and put the company at the top. But I am not applying for a specific position, just trying to open doors.

sounds ayyt to me

 

[HonkeyDonk]

Originally posted by: Jumpem

Originally posted by: minendo
Adjust your cover letter to emphasis points brought up in the job description.

I have a spreadsheet with ~400 contacts for different companies on it.

I am going to change the "HR Rep" to be their name, and put the company at the top. But I am not applying for a specific position, just trying to open doors.

If that's the case, then the letter sounds like it covers the basics and is good.

If you are applying for a specific job in the future, make sure in the body of the letter that you state how you fit in w/ those specific job descriptions, whatever they may be.

I usually follow a 3 paragraph format:
1. Introduction/background
2. Skills pertaining to specific job
3. Future contact/next step

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: dquan97
Link to spreadsheet? 😉

It's all companies in western NY.

 

[Jumpem]

Originally posted by: HonkeyDonkIf that's the case, then the letter sounds like it covers the basics and is good.

If you are applying for a specific job in the future, make sure in the body of the letter that you state how you fit in w/ those specific job descriptions, whatever they may be.

I usually follow a 3 paragraph format:
1. Introduction/background
2. Skills pertaining to specific job
3. Future contact/next step

HonkeyDonk, can you PM me one yours as an example of the format?