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1844 Commonwealth Ave.
Newton, MA 02466

May 29, 20xx

Ms. Janice Carroll
Human Resources Director
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
291 Independence Drive, West
Roxbury, MA 02467

Dear Ms. Carroll:

I am a recent graduate Lasell University with a degree in communication. I was excited to learn about the Administrative Assistant position Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates advertised on your website and have enclosed my resume for your consideration. The opportunity to work with a healthcare organization that provides such a broad range of services while maintaining a highly integrated network of resources greatly appeals to me. Moreover, my excellent interpersonal and organizational skills make me an excellent candidate for the position.

As a cheerful, friendly, and hard-working individual with over seven years of customer service experience, I believe my qualifications match your requirements. My experience in successfully resolving conflicts as a member of Lasell University’s Judicial Board has given me the ability to handle delicate situations both confidently and confidentially. As a student worker at the Center for Career Readiness, I regularly utilized my excellent communication skills in responding to student questions in a friendly and professional manner. At the same time, the job required me to exhibit significant attention to detail and accuracy in entering employer information into the office’s career management system while simultaneously handling other tasks. In both of these positions I demonstrated the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

I know that Harvard Vanguard enjoys an excellent reputation, both among health care providers and its patients, and I believe that I would be a valuable asset to your organization. I can be contacted at anystudent@lasell.edu or (617) 555-1212. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

(Handwritten Signature)

Your name

Any Student
Address
Newton, MA 02466

January 7, 20XX

Employer Contact
Human Resources Manager
Burns and Levinson, LLP
125 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02110

Dear Mr. /Ms. ( ):

I was excited to learn about the Practice Development Internship advertised online through Lasell College’s University Network. Currently, I am a senior at Lasell earning my degree in Political Science and International Studies and strongly considering attending law school. The opportunity to work at an internationally-recognized law firm such as Burns and Levinson, LLP in a position that would expose me to the breadth of matters represented by your firm appeals to me greatly. As someone with past experience working for organizations in the legal field, I believe I am an excellent candidate for this position.

I consider myself a sincere, reliable, and dedicated individual with a great deal of ambition. During my study abroad year in college, I completed a semester-long internship at the Quebec branch of your law firm in addition to my coursework in international studies. There, I used my language skills to translate documents from French into English and draft correspondence for members of one of the firm’s trial teams, integrating myself quickly and smoothly with the firm’s support staff. I have continued to pursue my interest in the law with two internships through the Circuit Court of Middlesex County. At these positions, I have demonstrated my attention to detail and my thoroughness while preparing trial packets and transcribing subject interviews for a wide variety of cases. I am able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and work well both independently and as part of a team.

I would be proud to contribute to and again be associated with the Burns and Levinson law firm, and I feel that I would be a valuable asset to your organization. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you at your convenience. Enclosed is my resume for your review. Please feel to contact me at anystudent@lasell.edu or (617) 555-1212 if you have any further questions. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

(Handwritten Signature)

Your name

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