Fillable Printable General Cover Letter Format

General Cover Letter Format

Kylie Bair

35 W. 2

N. Apt 205

Rexburg, ID 83440

208-312-2934

bar06012@byui.edu

January 5, 2008

Mr. Alfred Barrus

Cassia County Prosecuting Attorney

Alfred E. Barrus Law Firm

1918 Overland Ave.

Burley, ID 83318

Dear Mr. Barrus:

I am writing in response to the adoption intern position currently available at your firm. As an adopted child with

four adopted siblings, my love and appreciation for adoption runs deep. In addition to my passion for adoption,

you will also find my education and work experience to be an asset that will benefit your clientele and your office.

As a Social Work major at Brigham Young University – Idaho, I have completed a wide variety of social work and

family studies courses. I have also served as a volunteer CASA worker for Madison County. These opportunities

have increased my comprehension of the role of a social worker, as well as my ability to meet the needs of

birthmothers and adoptive parents. My experience has also given me ample opportunities to identify with and

understand those who are struggling, and to build trusting, secure relationships while maintaining professional

client boundaries.

Nothing would bring me greater satisfaction than knowing that my skills and abilities could help place children in

secure, loving homes and fill the empty arms of childless parents. I have been inspired by your distinguished and

nationally recognized reputation for expertise in adoption. I would love the privilege of learning from the best and

offering my time and talents toward your continued success.

Thank you for your time in reviewing my materials. I will contact you next week for an interview appointment.

Sincerely,

(your hand-written signature here)

Kylie Bair

Enclosure

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Date

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May Concern” when possible. If you

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an interview or state that you will look

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