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PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION 50 EXAMPLE: COVER LETTER Need more resources? Go to the Titan Jobs Resource Library Valerie Volunteer 1 432 Packer Lane · Oshkosh, WI 54901 · 920.555.6789 · [email protected] 2 Communication Learner Relator Activator Adaptability June 4, 2013 Ms. Jennifer Jones 3 Human Resources Manager Families First, Inc. 1115 Smith Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901 Dear Ms. Jones: 4,5 I am writing to apply for the Behavior Support Specialist position posted by Families First, Inc. on Titan Jobs. 6 I connected with your organization’s dedication to building healthy and resilient adolescents 7 and believe that my past experience working as an Educational/Behavioral Assistant at University Hospital will contribute to my success in this position. My goal is to begin my career working with at-risk youth and to assist them in developing the skills necessary for living independently. 8 As a psychology major at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, I am eager to leverage my interpersonal communication skills, education and training in my work with youth and families at Families First, Inc. 9 I can adapt to changing situations 10 and take pride in my ability to continuously learn new concepts and ideas at a quick pace. 10 My undergraduate education has prepared me with a strong foundational knowledge of child and adolescent development. Although an internship was not required for my major, I took the initiative to secure an internship in addition to working part- time and holding a leadership position on campus. In the Educational/Behavior Assistant position at University Hospital, I worked directly with 10 adolescent clients. 11 Through clinical and behavioral observations, I collaborated with 11 supervising staff to create and adjust treatment plans and goals accordingly. In addition to my position at University Hospital, my internship 11 at CARE/MenCARE and a two-week study abroad experience in Nicaragua have cultivated 11 my appreciation and sensitivity for working with diverse populations. My interpersonal communication skills, teamwork and leadership abilities developed through these experiences make me a strong candidate for the Behavior Support Specialist position. You will find my resume attached for your review. I am excited about the opportunity to work with at-risk youth at Families First, Inc. 12 and will contact you the week of June 18, 2013, 13 to ensure that my application has been received and is complete. Thank you for your time and consideration. 12 Sincerely, 14 Valerie Volunteer Enclosure 15

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Valerie Volunteer1 432 Packer Lane · Oshkosh, WI 54901 · 920.555.6789 · [email protected]

Communication l Learner l Relator l Activator l Adaptability June 4, 2013 Ms. Jennifer Jones3 Human Resources Manager Families First, Inc. 1115 Smith Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901 Dear Ms. Jones: 4,5 I am writing to apply for the Behavior Support Specialist position posted by Families First, Inc. on Titan Jobs.6 I connected with your organization’s dedication to building healthy and resilient adolescents7 and believe that my past experience working as an Educational/Behavioral Assistant at University Hospital will contribute to my success in this position. My goal is to begin my career working with at-risk youth and to assist them in developing the skills necessary for living independently.8 As a psychology major at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, I am eager to leverage my interpersonal communication skills, education and training in my work with youth and families at Families First, Inc.9 I can adapt to changing situations10 and take pride in my ability to continuously learn new concepts and ideas at a quick pace.10 My undergraduate education has prepared me with a strong foundational knowledge of child and adolescent development. Although an internship was not required for my major, I took the initiative to secure an internship in addition to working part-time and holding a leadership position on campus. In the Educational/Behavior Assistant position at University Hospital, I worked directly with 10 adolescent clients. 11 Through clinical and behavioral observations, I collaborated with11 supervising staff to create and adjust treatment plans and goals accordingly. In addition to my position at University Hospital, my internship11 at CARE/MenCARE and a two-week study abroad experience in Nicaragua have cultivated11 my appreciation and sensitivity for working with diverse populations. My interpersonal communication skills, teamwork and leadership abilities developed through these experiences make me a strong candidate for the Behavior Support Specialist position. You will find my resume attached for your review. I am excited about the opportunity to work with at-risk youth at Families First, Inc.12 and will contact you the week of June 18, 2013,13 to ensure that my application has been received and is complete. Thank you for your time and consideration.12 Sincerely,

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