http://www.ck12.org Chapter 8. Business Documents
Parts of a Cover Letter
Your return address (Type out your complete return address.)
Date (Write out the name of month, followed by the day and the year.)
Inside address (This should include the name of the person to whom you are writing, his or her title, the name of
organization or school, and the address of the organization or school.)
Greeting (Use your addressee’s title and last name only, not his or her first name.)
Body of your letter (Typed, using a business font such as Times New Roman, size 11-12 font, single spaced, with a
double space between paragraphs.)
Closing
Your signature
Your name, typed out
Sample Cover Letter
123 South Arlington Avenue
Anytown, Florida, 93331
October 8, 2010
Susan Jones, Admissions Officer
Lapkin School for the Arts
444 South Marion Avenue
Lapkinsville, Florida 85544
Dear Ms. Jones,
Enclosed are my résumé, transcripts, and portfolio for application to the Lapkin School for the Arts Summer
Internship Program. I learned of this program through my art teacher at Arlington High School. I wish to participate
in this internship program because as an intern at Larkin, I will be exposed to some of the most prestigious programs
in the state of Florida. As an aspiring artist, I would be proud to be a part of this internship.
I will be graduating from Arlington High School in June 2012. As you will note on my enclosed résumé, I have
maintained an outstanding GPA, participated in art shows, and volunteered 10 hours each week after school. I have
received numerous awards for my art. Notably, I was named Best New Artist in the Florida State Innovative Arts
Show; I received a first and third place award for my water color and acrylic still life paintings at the Florida All
State Art Show; and I received an Honorable Mention in the National Art USA Exhibit for high school freshmen.
I have taught art classes at Anytown Elementary School since 2008. When the state budget cut all elementary art
classes, my art teacher at Arlington High organized Arlington Art Outreach (AAO), a program in which high school
art students go to the local elementary schools to teach art. After one semester of tutoring, I was selected to become
a tutor mentor and trainer. In this capacity I develop original lesson plans, solicit donations to provide art supplies,
and provide teaching tips to tutors. I believe these activities demonstrate my passion and leadership ability, and make
me an excellent candidate for your internship program.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to further discussing my qualifications for this internship
with you. I can be reached at (555) 222-5555, or you can email me at [email protected]. I will call you in two weeks
to check on the status of my application.
Sincerely,
Joanne Smith
Joanne Smith