Dear Sir/Madam,

Enclosed is my resume for your consideration.

I am interested in the __(type of position)__ position in your organization because I believe it will allow me to use the skills that I have acquired in the areas of __(list approx three key areas)__. In addition, I believe that my education in __(list majors a/o courses)__ will also play a big part in this role. The years of __(specific type of experience)__ I have had would be particularly beneficial to this position.

Throughout the duration of my educational courses, volunteer work and employment, I have be able to hone in my research, planning, prioritizing and time-management skills—paying particular attention to details. Previous positions also required me to acquire solid analytical, organizational, communication and multi-tasking abilities, along with excellent problem-solving and collaborative decision-making skills.

I work well in situations where independence is required, and participate effectively in a productive team to achieve a common objective. I am confident that I possess the right blend of research, personnel and project management skills to be of significant benefit to your team.

I look forward to discussing my qualifications with you in further detail and thank you for your time and consideration on this matter.

Respectfully,