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SUNY Westchester Community College • Career Services Resume/Cover Letter Guidelines 2022-2024 30 Sample Cover Letter Joan Crawford Mamaroneck, NY 10500 jcrawford@hotmail.com April 25, 2020 Ms. Maria Jones, President Systems R Us 555 First Avenue Scarsdale, NY 10523 Dear Ms. Jones: I am a recent graduate of the Westchester Community College associate degree program in Computer Information Systems and seek employment in the IT field. I was attracted to your company because of your recent innovations in systems design and your new web- based customer service program. Enclosed is my résumé for your consideration. My college coursework introduced me to various programming languages, systems design, and integration, as well as web development. As a result of this academic preparation, I developed an expertise in programming in C++ and designing websites using HTML. Through my internship at EBay, I assisted in the development of a web -based purchasing site, developed and maintained a database of customers using MS Access, and learned the importance of working as part of a technical team. I am excited about the possibility of joining your team of IT professionals. I am a hardworking, responsible, and reliable person who enjoys taking the initiative when appropriate. I was a strong student, maintained a 3.2 GPA, and received a scholarship to continue my studies this fall. I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my background would benefit your team. Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Joan Crawford (unsolicited letter/resume)