Sample Cover Letters

Following are some samples of the various kinds of correspondence (letter/email) that may be used in the internship/job search.  Take a look and create your own draft; then have it critiqued by XPD staff.  (Correspondence samples are posted using Adobe Acrobat.  If you are unable to view the cover letters, please use this link to download Adobe Acrobat Reader to your computer.)

Letters of Application -  A letter of application (or email) is often submitted with a resume or application.
Sample 1 - Letter of Application
Sample 2 - Email of Application
Sample 3 - Letter of Application (Healthcare-related)
Sample 4 - Letter of Application (Business-related)
Sample 5 - Letter of Application for Summer internship (Nursing)
Sample 6 - Letter of Application for Summer internship (Nutrition)
Sample 7 - Letter of Application for Summer internship (Actuarial)
Sample 8 - Letter of Application (Education-related)
Sample 9 - Letter of Application (Non-profit internship)
Sample 10 - Letter of Application (Graduate school)
Sample 11 - Letter of request for interview- Job & Internship Fair