Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 23
Cover Letter Sample
Below, you will ond a sample cover letter for a student applying for an on-campus position. We have written out reminders,
tips, and suggestions to the right of the sample cover letter. To explore cover letter samples, visit wichita.edu/CoverLetter.
WU SHOCK
WuShock@shockers.wichita.edu | 316-555-5555 | Wichita, KS | LinkedIn.com/WuShock
Dear Wichita State University Team,
Similar to your resume,
your name and contact
information should
stand out on your cover
letter.
My name is Wu Shock, and [ I am writing to express my interest in the Student
Assistant position at Wichita State University. ] I am a computer engineering
student at Wichita State and am excited about the opportunity to further
connect with WSU through on-campus employment. I am conodent that I will be
able to contribute to the WSU team immediately.
State the position you
are applying for while
emphasizing your
interest in the role.
This helps maintain and
ensure accuracy.
I have over three years of experience working on many diferent teams through
multiple volunteer opportunities. This includes hands-on experience assisting the
Wichita Children's Community Theatre with show logistics, [ customer service,
social media, and marketing needs. ]
List the skills listed in
the job description.
Additionally, [through my experience in student government at Wichita State,]
I gained the skills of communication and time management by working as our
community events chair. In this role, I learned how to use software like Microsoft
Excel efectively, how to increase customer satisfaction by engaging the Wichita
community, and how to communicate outwardly with customers.
I am an organized and team-oriented individual, and I can be an asset to your
team. [ I am excited to hear back from you. ] Thank you for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Wu Shok
Wu Shock
Explain the experience
you are speaking
about in your cover
letter so the reviewer
understands where
those skill were built.
End your statement
with a call to action
for the hiring team.
Make it stick in their
brain that you are
looking forward to
hearing back from
them!
SCA QUICK TIP: Want
your resume or cover
letter reviewed by a
career coach? Schedule
an appointment at
wichita.edu/SCAAppt.
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